Avow

Senior IT Administrator, Berlin

Avow

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

LinuxMacOS

About the role

  • Own and manage our Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001
  • Lead the preparation and execution of internal and external security and compliance audits
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, maintain the risk register, and manage the risk treatment plan
  • Develop, update, and enforce company-wide information security policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Manage and improve the company's security awareness program, including phishing simulations and training
  • Ensure all processes and documentation are compliant with data protection regulations, particularly GDPR
  • Administer and improve the office infrastructure (WLAN, VPN, printers, etc.)
  • Manage the full lifecycle of company hardware (laptops, mobile phones, accessories), from procurement and vendor management to setup (MDM) and maintenance
  • Administer core internal tools and user access management (SSO, permissions), including Google Workspace Enterprise, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra ID/Intune
  • Automate IT processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Provide timely and effective day-to-day IT support for our global team
  • Manage the technical onboarding and offboarding of all employees

Requirements

  • Proven, hands-on experience managing or playing a key role in an ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Strong knowledge of data protection regulations, particularly GDPR
  • Extensive experience administering a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, preferably Microsoft Intune
  • Expert-level knowledge of Google Workspace Enterprise and Microsoft 365 suites in a corporate environment
  • Well-versed in managing both macOS and Windows 10/11 endpoints
  • A natural problem-solver with a proactive, security-first mindset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and security concepts to non-technical colleagues
  • Business fluency in English
  • Nice to Have: Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISM, or CISSP
  • Proficiency in Linux environments
  • Previous experience working with remote international teams
  • German language skills
Benefits
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Sabbatical policy
  • Subsidized membership plans for public transportation and sports
  • German Course subsidy
  • Bike leasing program
  • Healthy (also not so healthy) snacks in the office every day

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
ISO 27001GDPRMobile Device ManagementMicrosoft IntuneGoogle Workspace EnterpriseMicrosoft 365macOSWindows 10Windows 11Linux
Soft skills
problem-solvingproactive mindsetcommunication skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 AuditorCISMCISSP