Kindly note that this is a hybrid role based in Kiel, Germany. To fulfill the requirements, you must either reside in Kiel or the near surrounding area or be willing to relocate upon starting. Additionally, you must be available to work from the office two days per week.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Cloud Operations Administrator to join our team in our MINT headquarters in Kiel, Germany!
As the market leader in Training Management Systems in the aviation industry, MINT Software Systems is seeking an experienced IT professional to join our expanding team in the role of Cloud Operations Administrator. We offer flexible hybrid working options as well as an open workspace in our modern office with plenty of room to unfold your talent - either in front of your screen or while playing some table soccer and billiards. At MINT, we empower each team member to leverage and develop their creative ideas within a highly motivated and international environment. We provide attractive incentives and fair remuneration in a flexible and balanced work atmosphere.
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Your role in our MINT family:
* Set up, configure, monitor and administrate workstations, servers, network devices, and other internal systems
* Provide support for end-users, resolving issues with hardware, software, network connectivity
* Manage user accounts, permissions and access control systems to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data
* Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve problems in SaaS solution
* Set up and monitor backup systems, perform regular tests and execute disaster recovery plans to protect data integrity
* Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive tasks, such as software updates, backups and monitoring
* Collaborate with other IT teams and departments on projects such as system migrations, software rollouts and new infrastructure deployments
* Supports the implementation of new solutions or applications
This is how you can impress us:
* You have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
* You are proficient in managing Linux and Windows Server operating systems
* You are familiar with supporting Apple devices running macOS or iOS and have experience working with cloud services such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform
* You possess strong scripting skills in languages like Bash or PowerShell for automation and task management
* You have a solid understanding of database management principles as well as network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and firewalls
* You have experience working with VPNs, proxy servers, load balancers, and network monitoring tools and are familiar with monitoring and logging tools such as Nagios and Grafana
* You are capable of setting up and maintaining system health checks and performance alerts
* You excel at troubleshooting hardware, software and network-related issues
* You are experienced in using ticketing systems like Jira to document issues and manage incident responses
* You have a solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements and are familiar with endpoint protection, firewalls, patch management and access control solutions
* You have experience implementing backup solutions and disaster recovery plans, including creating and testing backup and recovery procedures
* You have strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
* You excel under pressure, efficiently managing multiple tasks with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* You bring exceptional problem-solving, analytical and communication abilities, combined with a passion for continuous learning and a strong work ethic
What we have in store for you:
* Our people & culture: at MINT you will be part of a global team that thrives on our cultural diversity. We love spending time together on social events and pride ourselves on the fun, productive environment in our MINT family.
* Flexibility & remote working: We respect every person's individual routines. Therefore, we support flexible work schedules and remote working for you to find your perfect work-life-balance.
* Work-Life-Balance & time to recharge: At MINT, we understand the importance of personal well-being and spending quality time with family, friends, or on your favorite activities. With 30 days of vacation per year, we ensure you have ample time to relax, explore and return refreshed and motivated every day!
* Extra bonus payment: We believe that people make the company, and therefore we love to share our profits with our team members through an additional annual bonus payment.
* Annual pay review: We offer you competitive and fair remuneration with annual performance base pay increases and to account for changes in the cost of living expenses.
* Travel allowance: Our great office location facilitates convenient commuting via Kiel's public transportation system. We are pleased to offer a monthly allowance to support your ticket costs.
* Job e-Bikes & e-Scooters: Whether you prefer to bike or scoot to work, we have got you covered! MINT supports sustainable mobility by offering job e-bike and e-scooter leasing, helping you stay active while reducing your carbon footprint.
* Company pension: To help prepare our people for an enriching retirement, we contribute to our employee's direct insurance scheme.
* Employee loans: We help you out, if you are in need of some extra money. Maybe you want to refurnish your new apartment or buy a new car? We have got your back!
* Hansefit: Our team members' health is our top priority. Therefore, we offer the countrywide sports facility membership "Hansefit" and contribute to a large extent to the monthly costs.
* Fun company events: At MINT, we believe in the importance of building strong bonds between our team members, and we do so by organizing a variety of fun team events throughout the year such as our monthly indoor soccer games.
* Boarding apartments: If you join our team from abroad and relocate to the beautiful city of Kiel, we provide you a company apartment for your first months in Germany!
* Loyalty & long-term relationships: We want you to be part of our MINT family without any limits. All our work contracts are indefinite!
* Travel opportunities: As a global company with customers and MINT family members all around the world such as Germany, USA, Canada, Italy, UAE, India and Colombia we offer you exceptional travel opportunities to exciting locations and meet amazing people!
* Drinks & snacks: we believe the way to a human's heart is through their stomach and this is why we provide beverages, snacks and the occasional catered lunch
* Pet-friendly offices: If you choose to work from one of our offices, feel free to bring your four-legged friend with you. We’d love to meet them!