IT Systems Support Specialist (Europe)

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About the Role

We are looking for an IT Systems Support Specialist to support employees and IT infrastructure across our European operations.

This role blends hands-on user support with systems administration responsibilities. A significant portion of the work involves direct employee support, onboarding/offboarding, and device provisioning, while also helping maintain our core IT infrastructure including Windows servers, Microsoft 365, Azure services, and on-prem VMware environments.

The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with people, solving technical problems, and ensuring employees have reliable access to the tools they need to succeed.

This is not a purely backend infrastructure role - success in this position requires strong troubleshooting skills, excellent communication, and a service-oriented mindset.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Employee Support & IT Service Desk

A significant portion of this role involves direct employee support.

You will:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking technical assistance
• Provide in-person, phone, and remote troubleshooting
• Resolve issues related to:

• Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
• Hardware and peripherals
• Networking connectivity
• Web browsers and applications

• Follow up on outstanding support requests to ensure timely and complete resolution
• Assist employees with technical setup, troubleshooting, and general IT questions

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

You will manage the IT side of the employee lifecycle, ensuring new hires are ready to work on day one.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and managing user accounts and access permissions
• Configuring and provisioning laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
• Preparing systems and accounts for new employee onboarding
• Ensuring secure offboarding, including access removal and device collection
• Coordinating with HR and leadership to ensure smooth transitions

Device Provisioning & Asset Management

• Install, configure, and maintain employee hardware and software
• Support and manage mobile phones and mobile device lifecycle
• Maintain accurate IT asset inventory and device tracking
• Deploy and configure endpoint devices using Intune or similar RAT utilities

Systems & Infrastructure Support

In addition to end-user support, you will assist with maintaining core IT systems:

• Windows Server environments
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft Azure services
• On-prem VMware virtualization infrastructure

This includes assisting with:

• System monitoring
• Patch management
• Infrastructure troubleshooting
• Account and identity administration

What a Typical Week Might Look Like

Your time will generally be split between:

• 30–40% — Employee support and troubleshooting
• 20–30% — Onboarding/offboarding and device provisioning
• 40–50% — Systems administration and infrastructure support

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 2–5+ years of IT support or systems administration experience
• Experience supporting Windows environments

Technical Skills

Experience with many of the following:

• Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
• Active Directory administration
• Windows Server fundamentals
• Networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Endpoint management tools (Intune, Endpoint Manager, or similar)
• VMware virtualization environments
• Mobile device platforms (Android and iOS)

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to support users with varying levels of technical knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive problem solver
• Fluency in English

Bonus Experience

Nice to have but not required:

• Microsoft Azure administration
• PowerShell scripting
• Experience supporting distributed or international teams

Why This Role is Unique

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys solving technical problems for people
• Likes working across both support and infrastructure
• Wants exposure to enterprise systems (Azure, VMware, M365) while still working closely with users
• Thrives in a fast-growing organization where IT directly supports business operations