Hybrid Senior IT Administrator, Berlin

at Avow

• Job title: Senior IT Administrator, Berlin
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, MacOS
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Senior IT Administrator managing internal IT infrastructure and information security at AVOW. Ensuring compliance with international standards and providing IT support for global teams.

Responsibilities

• 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