ABOUT THE COMPANY

We streamline the utilization of geospatial data to enhance understanding of the world and empower individuals to act proactively, fostering a better quality of life while safeguarding the Earth.

Planetek Italia operates across numerous fields, including environmental and land monitoring, open-government initiatives, smart cities development, defense and security, as well as scientific missions and planetary exploration.

We offer solutions and products for Earth observation utilizing satellite, aircraft, and drone data. Our expertise includes continuous satellite-based monitoring of Earth's surface, infrastructures, worksites, urban dynamics, and marine coastal areas, supporting decision-making and operational activities. We develop onboard satellite software and provide data processing solutions for ground segment infrastructures. Our engagement in research and development activities contributes to human solar system exploration. We develop Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in compliance with INSPIRE standards. We offer solutions for Smart Cities and complex systems, enabling decision-making leveraging geographic information and Earth observation data through Cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) paradigms.

Our steadfast focus on innovation has led to the creation of Rheticus®, a cloud platform designed to deliver precise data and real-time insights on our evolving world for both public and private sectors. Rheticus® represents a significant evolution of the business model in geo-information services, epitomizing Planetek Italia's prowess and capacity to deliver high-value-added services to preserve our planet and enhance the quality of life.

We adopt the principles of strategic design to create and develop solutions that can meet our users' requirements. We implement the best technologies available on the market, fully respecting economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

THE CHALLENGE OF A "SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR" AT PLANETEK ITALIA.

At Planetek Italia, everybody contributes and works together to push the limits to build something great constantly. The pace is fast, and the work is innovative, allowing everyone to explore growing responsibilities.

As a SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, you will be part of a team dedicated to managing corporate IT systems and reporting directly to the IT Manager. In the role of IT System Administrator, you will collaborate in managing the IT infrastructure of the entire Planetek group, located in Italy and abroad.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• manage server and client systems;
• handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of IT equipment and systems, both hardware and software, ensuring their operation and providing technical support in case of failures or malfunctions;
• manage network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, SIP devices) to ensure the regular and efficient functioning of data and voice connectivity;
• implement information security strategies from a systems perspective;
• perform detection, management, and monitoring of all activities related to the correct application of company IT policies;
• keep documents related to security, quality, and privacy within your area of action constantly updated;
• perform analysis, testing, and diagnostics to verify the efficiency of the IT infrastructure and identify any errors;
• provide users with the necessary training for the correct use of the systems;
• manage technical relationships with all company stakeholders (internal and external) concerning IT technical support activities•provide users with the necessary training for the correct use of the systems;
• manage technical relationships with all company stakeholders (internal and external) concerning IT technical support activities.

YOUR BACKGROUND
You have a technical background - secondary school diploma or technical degree - and you have proven experience in the role, gained in recent periods in companies, preferably of medium-large level and size and with high organizational complexity, or in leading consultancy firms informatics.

You already own:

• Ability to install, configure, and maintain hardware (servers, workstations, SAN, NAS, FC switches, Ethernet switches, UPS, network printers, VOIP telephony devices, etc.)
• Skills in managing the most common client and server operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Skills in managing client and server virtualization environments, RDBMS, Web/Application Servers, Active Directory services, backup and disaster recovery systems, PBX VOIP, security management systems, and centralized endpoint patching
• Skills in managing the most common mail servers and document collaboration systems• Skills in managing the most common client and server Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Skills in managing mail servers and the most common document collaboration systems.
• Mastery of Italian and English languages.

Your additional skills:

• ability to relate to users and ability to manage and understand needs;
• organizational skills;
• ability to plan and execute activities, respecting agreed objectives and deadlines
• spirit of initiative and operational autonomy;
• ability to work in a team and in an integrated way with the other corporate functions;
• proactivity and aptitude for problem-solving;
• self-control and stress management;
• you have a car and preferably reside in Bari and its surroundings.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT POINT
At Planetek Italia, results are more important than time, and our respect for people takes priority over their skills. Passion and responsibility are the qualities we value in our employees, while ethics, professionalism, and availability are the elements that distinguish our work philosophy. We recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We insist on an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to contribute and help us innovate. We hire candidates of any race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability. These differences are what enable us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our product, our customers, and our world.

Choose us if you think a company like Planetek offers you the opportunity to work with enthusiasm and if you believe you can contribute to developing a strategic segment for our company. We are looking for people who bring ideas to the table, aren't afraid to take the initiative, can offer a helping hand to their colleagues when needed, provide thought leadership on innovations in EO and care deeply about our values and philosophies.

Your office will be located in Bari (Italy), but you can work for a part of your time remotely.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Planetek Italia, we know that great work isn't done without a phenomenal team. We always seek to hire the best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds strengthens us. We insist on an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to contribute and help us innovate. We believe our people should continuously acquire knowledge and skills, so we are willing to provide you with everything that can help you grow: books, workshops, conferences, and training. Once we get to know each other, we will define your salary package together while also considering your needs.
What we can promise are opportunities. It will be up to you to make the most of them.

OK, ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Please tell us who you are, what you've accomplished so far in your career and your goals for the near future.
Along with your CV, please provide us with a short note in reply to the following two questions:

• * Why would you like to bet on innovative SMEs like Planetek?
• * Why should Planetek bet on you?

Please send us your resume, complete with a photo and a cover letter, both in English.
Your profile matches the one we're looking for; we will contact you to get to know you better.
Furthermore, you will have a preferential title if you already have one or more certifications in the IT field (e.g. Microsoft, Linux, CCNA, ACSA, ECS certifications) demonstrable with appropriate documentation.

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