System Administrator

MEV is a software development company with business presence in the US and development centers in Europe. We are looking for a System Administrator who will support our team, maintain internal IT systems, and ensure smooth daily operations. This role is based in Cherkasy with a flexible office attendance schedule.

Scope of tasks and ownership:

You will be responsible for providing end-to-end IT support across our organization, ensuring our systems are secure, efficient, and well-maintained. Your duties will include:

• Endpoint and User Support: Onboarding and offboarding staff, deploying hardware/software, and managing access. You’ll also handle support for peripherals, meeting room equipment, and other devices
• System and Infrastructure Management: Administering Windows, macOS, and Linux servers, managing virtualization environments, and maintaining robust backup and recovery solutions
• Network Administration: Configuring and maintaining network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls), managing VPNs for remote users, and ensuring network security and performance
• Security and Compliance: Enforcing security policies, managing identity and access, and conducting regular security audits to protect our data
• Cloud and SaaS Administration: Managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a variety of SaaS applications (Google Workspace, Slack, Jira). You will also use automation tools and scripting to streamline workflows
• IT Operations and Projects: Creating and maintaining IT documentation, managing our hardware/software inventory, and collaborating with global teams on IT projects and system upgrades

What You’ll need:

• 2 + years of proven experience as a System Administrator in a multi-platform environment (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLAN, VPN)
• Experience with cloud identity management (Okta, Google Workspace)
• Hands-on with network hardware (Cisco, ZyXEL, MikroTik, Ubiquiti)
• Knowledge of endpoint management (MDM, EDR, patching, encryption)
• Familiarity with SaaS tools like Slack, Jira, Confluence, etc
• Solid understanding of information security principles
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good documentation practices
• English level Intermediate+ (for documentation and communication with global teams).

Nice-to-Have:

• Virtualization expertise (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
• Knowledge of clustering, high availability, load balancing
• Automation & scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python; Zapier, Apify, Bardeen)
• Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Experience with monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios)
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Participation in audits, compliance, and IT security governance
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (SCM)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Our benefits:

• No micromanagement
• Freedom to engage in decision-making and implementation
• Ability to work in a team of professionals (the ratio of middle and above specialists 80/20)
• Participation in the development of high-quality products
• Direct communication with clients on a partnership level
• Professional development opportunities ($600 education budget, well-managed processes, communities, internal library)
• Health insurance
• $600 extra for health care, sports, or mental health
• Accounting services
• 20 paid working days off and 10 days sick leave
• Opportunity to work remotely
• Soulful team buildings and corporate events

Join us and be among those who care!