Pstrong SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR — LONG TERM FREELANCE — MILAN /strong /ppbr/ppstrongCollaboration Type: /strong Long Term Freelance (6–12 months + extension) /ppstrongSeniority: /strong Senior (minimum 4+ years’ experience) /ppstrongLocation: /strong Hybrid – Milan (2–3 days/week on-site) /ppstrongLanguage Requirement: /strong English Italian /ppstrongRate: /strong €200/day /ppbr/ppstrongRole Overview /strong /ppWe are looking for a System Administrator with strong hands-on and design experience to join a global tech company. The role is dual: /pollistrongOperational: /strong Serve as application owner for key infrastructure systems (e.g., VMware clusters, SAN storage, Azure SaaS services), managing daily operations and performance. /lilistrongArchitectural / Project Support: /strong Act as the technical contact for infrastructure projects, supporting PMs and contributing to architecture design and solution delivery. /li /olpThe ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and capable of balancing operational responsibilities with strategic infrastructure design in a complex, multinational environment. /ppbr/ppstrongResponsibilities /strong /pulliDesign, implement, and optimise scalable, secure, and high-performance IT infrastructure solutions (on-premises, cloud, and hybrid). /liliAct as application owner for selected infrastructure systems, ensuring operational reliability and compliance. /liliManage and maintain VMware clusters, SAN/storage environments, cloud services (Azure/AWS), and hybrid server farms. /liliSupport and lead IT infrastructure projects, collaborating with PMs and cross-functional teams. /liliDevelop and maintain IT architecture roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. /liliMonitor and optimise system performance, availability, and capacity. /liliEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. /liliEnsure compliance with IT security policies and support proactive risk mitigation. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequirements /strong /pulliBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (MD preferred). /liliMinimum 4 years’ experience in IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management in multinational companies. /liliFluency in English and Italian. /liliStrong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and containerization (OpenShift). /liliExpertise in networking, storage, server technologies, and hybrid server farms. /liliExperience with cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, Power Automate, Fabric). /liliKnowledge of main operating systems (Windows, Linux) and databases (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle). /liliProficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python). /liliSolid understanding of ITIL practices and frameworks. /liliProven ability to manage complex IT projects and cross-functional teams. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongNice to Have /strong /pulliExperience designing both custom and out-of-the-box infrastructure solutions. /liliExposure to advanced cloud architectures and SaaS optimisations. /liliCommitment to continuous learning and professional development. /li /ulpbr/ppPlease contact to learn more about this amazing opportunity! /p