System Administrator & IT Support Specialist
System Administrator & IT Support Specialist
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
As the sole onsite IT support for TransMedics’ new Italy office located in Mirandola (MO), you will deliver exceptional end-user support while acting as the local steward for all infrastructure, systems, and security controls. You will partner daily with the US-based IT Operations, Infrastructure, Security, and Applications teams to ensure a seamless, secure, and highly available computing experience for our Italian workforce and visiting executives. This hybrid role blends Tier 1–2 support, systems / network administration, vendor coordination, and hands-on project execution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Own the full incident lifecycle: intake, triage, resolution, documentation, and post-incident reporting.
• Support macOS, Windows 11, and iOS devices; manage lifecycle through Intune and Jamf (enrollment, compliance, configuration, patching).
• Build and deploy user workstations (image, asset tag, peripheral setup).
• Provide coaching (deskside and remote) and multilingual walk-throughs for common tasks and new tool rollouts.
• Maintain a bilingual knowledge base (Italian and English); translate and localize how-to guides, FAQs, and outage notices.
• Perform basic Layer 2/3 switch and wireless controller configuration (VLANs, QoS, SSIDs, access-port changes).
• Serve as the onsite “remote hands” for the US Network & Cloud teams during upgrades, cutovers, and troubleshooting (fiber/ISP hand-off, firewall swaps, cabling).
• Monitor/Support conference room technology - booking panels, A/V equipment, Zoom Rooms, and Digital-Signage endpoints, coordinate and update accessory maintenance.
• Administer local Active Directory objects (OUs, groups, Security Groups, Users, Computers), enforce password and MFA policies.
• Provision / reclaim Microsoft 365 and other software licenses; manage Exchange Online mailbox permissions and shared resources.
• Execute local backup media rotation (if applicable), printer queue management, and small on-prem service restarts under run-book guidance.
• Enforce endpoint protection, disk encryption, data-loss-prevention, and mobile-device-management baselines.
• Perform monthly workstation and network vulnerability remediation steps assigned by the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Support GDPR and Italian privacy regulations by following data-handling SOPs and participating in quarterly access reviews.
• Report suspected security incidents immediately, collect artifacts, and preserve evidence per Incident Response playbooks.
• Maintain an accurate asset register (hardware, software, accessories, warranties).
• Forecast spares and replenishment; create purchase requisitions, receive shipments, and reconcile invoices.
• Act as the primary contact for local ISPs, low-voltage cablers, copier vendors, and building facilities for IT-related utilities (power, HVAC, structured cabling).
• Represent Italy office requirements in global IT projects (new SaaS rollouts, network modernization, security initiatives).
• Execute approved local changes during change-control windows, supplying status and validation evidence.
• Contribute continuous-improvement ideas for tooling, automation, and user experience.
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
* 3+ years in a corporate Help Desk / Desktop Support or Site IT Administrator role.
* Demonstrated autonomy supporting 50–200 onsite and remote users.
Technical Proficiency
* Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, macOS Ventura+; iOS.
* Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID), Active Directory, basic PowerShell.
* Intune and/or Jamf for device onboarding, compliance, and configuration.
* Fundamental LAN concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, Wi-Fi 6/6E).
* Ticketing and ITIL concepts (Incident, Change, Asset).
Language & Communication
* Native-level Italian and professional English—written and spoken.
* Proven ability to translate technical material for non-technical audiences.
Soft Skills
* Self-starter who prioritizes tasks and seeks clarity proactively.
* Cross-cultural collaboration with distributed teams.
Physical Requirements
* Lift/move up to 25 kg (servers, monitors, UPS devices).
* Crawl under desks, manage cable runs, and rack/stack equipment as needed.
Preferred / “Plus” Skills
* Industry certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft MD-102, Jamf 200, ITIL v4.
* Experience with Zoom Rooms, Cisco switching, Meraki wireless, and Freshservice.
* Exposure to regulated environments (medical devices, pharma, or other FDA/EU MDR-regulated industries).
* Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF control frameworks.
* Standard office hours with occasional evening or weekend work to align with global maintenance windows.
* Limited travel (<10%) within EU for training or project deployments. Potential US travel for training purposes.
* Participation in shared on-call rotation for critical incidents.
Willingness to relocate to Mirandola, Italy
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Information Services, Computer and Network Security, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics
Sign in to set job alerts for “System Administrator” roles.
UFFICIO IT - MAPPATURA E DOCUMENTAZIONE PROCESSI AZIENDALI
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3 weeks ago
IT Department – Dynamics 365 FO specialist
UFFICIO IT – ANALISTA TECNICO-FUNZIONALE JUNIOR (PROCESSI COMMERCIALI)
UFFICIO IT – ANALISTA TECNICO-FUNZIONALE SENIOR (PROCESSI COMMERCIALI)
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 1 month ago
Formigine, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 5 months ago
Vehicle Diagnostic and Network Communication Engineer
NEODIPLOMATO/A ITS BIOMEDICALE - DISEGNATORE MECCANICO DISPOSITIVI MEDICI
Mirandola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 6 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr