About Us
HORSE is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to pioneering low-emission and alternative-fuel power solutions. With a presence across seven countries, our mission is to drive the transition to a sustainable future by developing next-generation hybrid, synthetic, and hydrogen-fueled powertrains. We believe in a pragmatic approach to decarbonization, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sustainable mobility.

At the heart of our success is our people. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. Our global footprint not only drives technological advancement but also generates opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Join us at HORSE, and be part of a team that’s transforming the future of mobility, while building a career that matters.

What you will do

1. Server Management:

• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Oversee Active Directory and virtual servers
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Install, update, and patch server software and applications.
• Monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources.
• Work closely with the central team to ensure our services align with the needs of both internal and external clients

2. Network Management:

• Manage the deployment of voice & data projects and ensures IT Support activities within Horse Romania, meeting the quality, costs, and deadlines KPI
• Perform IT L2 support for our employees.
• Lead or participate in project realizations and interact with all teams involved (including 3rd party partners).

3. Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices to safeguard servers and network infrastructure.
• Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system hardening.

4. User Account Management:

• Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts and access permissions.
• Provide technical support to users for account-related issues.

5. Backup and Recovery:

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures for critical data and systems.
• Test backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.

6. Hardware and Software Procurement:

• Assess hardware and software requirements, research vendors, and make recommendations for procurement.
• Install and configure hardware components, including servers, storage, and peripherals.
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones.

7. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and security.

8. Technical Support:

• Provide second-level technical support to resolve complex issues escalated from the helpdesk.

9. Monitoring and Alerts:

• Maintain and monitor the performance of IT infrastructure according to security requirements and best practices.
• Monitor network activity and identify performance issues that may need to be addressed by IT support staff.
• Implement system monitoring tools and configure alerts for proactive issue identification.
• Respond to and resolve critical system alerts in a timely manner.

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

• Competencies in access technologies (Ethernet/IP), layer 2 switching (VLAN, STP, LACP), layer 3 routing (BGP, OSPF)
• Competencies in WIFI Cisco, WLC, configuration and operate Cisco ISE
• Competencies in services like DHCP, DNS, Radius, NTP, Tacacs+
• Proven experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of server operating systems (Microsoft/Linux) and server hardware.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Good understanding of Information Security
• Analytical and problem-solving techniques, excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good English language, spoken and written.
• Driving license B

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Proficiency in network protocols, security, and firewalls.
• IT certifications such as VMware, CCNA, Windows Server, Linux
• Experience in working with an ITSM/ticketing tool (Incident Management, Change Management);
• Technical knowledge in the following technologies: Office 365 (MS Teams, One Drive, Exchange online, Share Point online), Server virtualization via VMWare& ESX management, Microsoft Clustering Technologies, Scripting tools (Power Shell, command line);
• Experience on Cloud infrastructure is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory

What we offer
Competitive benefits package, including private health insurance, holiday bonuses, and more.
We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.