System Administrator (IT Engineering Europe)

Company Introduction

Magna International is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world – We are committed to delivering product and process innovations through our world-class manufacturing operations that combine our unique design, engineering and program management expertise. At the heart of our operating structure is a powerful entrepreneurial culture and Fair Enterprise philosophy, which builds ownership and inspires pride in our employees. Magna Global IT is a provider of reliable and innovative IT solutions to assist Magna in succeeding globally.

Job Introduction

This role supports the corresponding team lead in all activities of the IT Engineering Services department and ensure active participation in the daily business of her/his functional responsibility.

Major Responsibilities

• Administration of IT Engineering Service Systems including, but not limited, to hardware, software and user support
• Focus on systems and application stability, security, performance, and capacity management, as well as documentation
• The role requires creativity, innovation, and high motivation
• Must be prepared to work in an extremely collaborative and dynamic environment
• Manages and coordinates the deployment, and expansion of Client Server technologies, monitoring, and refinement, researching solutions to existing problems
• Provide on-site support to users in determined engineering offices
• Prioritize tasks and work independently, yet interacts well within a solution-oriented team environment
• Ability to solve problems quickly and automate processes
• Documentation of current and future configuration processes and policies
• Troubleshoot problems with hardware, software, network, and security administration
• Provide a common, global environment for engineering workstation delivery and support
• Experience with Enterprise ticket management systems for problem resolution and evidence capture

Knowledge and Education

• Completed professional education within IT sector, degree from a recognized IT program or equivalent work experience
• Work Experience
• 3 to 5 years of IT experience with hardware and software installation and maintenance in a multi-domain, multi-site network environment preferably automotive IT engineering support

Skills and Competencies

• Ideally experience with IT engineering products and software
• Experience CAD environments [UG (NX), CATIA, Pro-E, PDM Systems]
• Expert use of monitoring and troubleshooting utilities to effectively diagnose problems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills in complex contexts
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Technical certifications: Microsoft Windows / Linux server administration experience required. Expertise in system installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, monitoring, and security procedures
• Application Knowledge: Citrix / VMware / IIS and database (MS SQL, MySQL) server expertise including installation, administration, configuration, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, monitoring, and security procedures
• Cloud experience recommended
• Thin / Zero client management
• Understanding of Network hardware and software configuration and troubleshooting
• Software license monitoring and compliance reporting
• Creates and maintains user and system documentation
• Profound English and German communication skills

Work Environment

• Team of 5 experienced System Administrators in Europe
• Part of a global team working on regional and global Systems 
• 10-15% travel required

For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.

Additional Information

We offer attractive benefits (e.g. employee profit participation program) and a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience.