System Administrator

System Administrator / Workplace ITWe are partnering with a leading international organization in the Financial Services/CIB sector to recruit a highly skilled System Administrator / Workplace IT Specialist for its Italian branch.
This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in structured, regulated environments and who is comfortable managing end?to?end IT operations with a high degree of autonomy.
The selected candidate will join a lean and highly competent local IT team and collaborate daily with regional and global technology groups.
This position plays a key role in ensuring business continuity, strengthening the technical infrastructure, and supporting ongoing transformation and security initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure & Systems AdministrationManage, maintain, and optimize Windows Server and Windows 11 client environments including Group Policies, security hardening, patch management, system upgrades, and OS image deployment.
Oversee and administer the VMware ESXi/vCenter virtualization platform, ensuring high availability, performance, and optimized resource allocation.
Maintain and support the full backup and recovery ecosystem using Veeam, including tape, NAS, retention policies, and restoration procedures.
Administer core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL, and domain controller operations.
Network ManagementSupport the maintenance and configuration of the network environment, including firewalls, routers, and switches, in alignment with global security standards.
Monitor network performance and availability using enterprise tools (e.
G., PRTG).
Coordinate with external service providers for troubleshooting, upgrades, and scheduled activities.
Ensure proper cabling, patching, and hardware installation in local data rooms.
Workplace & End?User ServicesProvide senior-level support on daily issues involving Windows clients, peripherals, corporate applications, and security tools.
Manage the local Citrix environment from a client perspective, coordinating with central teams for platform-level issues.
Support workplace technologies including printers, mobile devices (iOS/Android), and the Cisco IP telephony system.
Ensure rigorous documentation of configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions.
Core Banking Operations SupportPerform daily operational tasks on AS400/iSeries systems to ensure smooth execution of the branch's business?critical processes.
Monitor scheduled jobs, error logs, and system alerts to prevent disruptions.
Projects & Continuous ImprovementContribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives, security enhancement programs, and technology upgrades driven by regional or global IT teams.
Participate in audits, compliance checks, and periodic security assessments.
Act as a technical reference point for the junior system administrator within the team.
Requirements7–8 years of experience in IT roles within structured environments; exposure to banking/financial services is a strong advantage.
Advanced technical knowledge of Windows Server, Windows 11, VMware, networking, backup & recovery, and security best practices.
Strong familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Active Directory, Citrix, and Office 365/Azure AD.
Excellent troubleshooting capabilities and strong ownership of local IT operations.
High level of accuracy, reliability, and organizational skills; ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
Compensation: €55K–€65K RAL