Senior Network Administrator

Company Description

Job Description

SIXT is looking for a Senior Network Administrator who will provide escalated support and troubleshooting for Network Administrators. They manage daily maintenance of network hardware, O365, email, firewalls, and network systems. Collaborating with the IT Director, they assist with implementing new technologies, system upgrades, hardware rollouts, and training. Through continuous monitoring, the Senior Network Administrator proactively identifies and reports network issues or threats.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You establish network specifications with German stakeholders, design router administration, and configure firewalls. Monitor performance metrics (availability, utilization, throughput, latency) to maintain uptime above 95%

• You perform day-to-day maintenance of network servers, backups, and hardware. Secure network access, monitor for threats, update antivirus software, and ensure compliance with security policies

• You address network outages immediately, participate in on-call rotations, provide escalation support to the IT Service Desk, diagnose and resolve technical issues to prevent escalation

• You lead IT responsibilities for branch openings, closures, relocations, manage vendor relationships, ensure timely equipment procurement, and collaborate across departments to meet business deadlines

• You maintain network documentation, including configurations, policies, ISP details, and security protocols. Conduct weekly user access audits and track critical system failures

• You train and mentor team members, work with the IT Director on system architecture, ensure clear communication with stakeholders and effectively manage multiple projects and high-pressure situations

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Extensive IT Experience You have 5-10 years in IT, with expertise in network performance tuning, LAN knowledge, and network design and implementation

• Strong Troubleshooting & Customer Service You have excellent problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction

• Project & Change Management You have a proven experience in project management, strategic planning, and change management, including change implementation planning and execution

• Collaboration & Communication You are skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating both in writing and verbally, including engaging presentation skills

• Systems Expertise You are proficient in MS AD, MS O365, FortiGate, Fortinet switches, VLAN, Citrix, Cato, Ring Central, Barramundi Endpoint Security, and TeamViewer

• ITIL Knowledge & Process Improvement You are familiar with ITIL best practices, ensuring structured and efficient management of IT services and continuous process improvement

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance
• Hybrid Work Format Enjoy a hybrid work option - 4/1 format
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and family

• Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement

• Addition Perks Enjoy working and collaborating with a global team

Qualifications

Additional Information

About the department:
Engineers take note: cutting edge technology is waiting for you! We don't buy, we primarily do it all ourselves: all core systems, whether in the area of car sharing, car rental, ride hailing and much more, are developed and operated by SIXT itself. Our technical scope ranges from cloud and on-site operations through agile software development. We rely on state-of-the-art frameworks and architectures and strive for a long-term technical approach. Exciting? Then apply now!

About us:
We are a leading global mobility service provider with sales of 3.07 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (cab, driver and chauffeur services), SIXT+ (car subscription) and gives our customers access to our fleet of 222,000 vehicles, the services of 1,500 cooperation partners and around 1.5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,098 rental stations. At SIXT, a first-class customer experience and outstanding customer service are our top priorities. We focus on true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Want to take off with us and revolutionize the world of mobility? Apply now!