IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR & PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Barcelona (this is not a remote position) Our client is a leading provider of food and beverage solutions for the global travel industry, with hubs in USA and Barcelona. Partnering with airlines, cruise lines, and Caribbean islands, the company is committed to high-quality service and supporting food insecurity relief efforts. It fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator & Project Coordinator to manage a wide range of IT projects related to system administration, security, and network infrastructure. Flexibility in working hours to accommodate time zone differences is essential.Responsibilities Project Management & IT Operations● Lead and coordinate multiple IT projects, ensuring on-time delivery and effective collaboration with external vendors and consultants (mainly US-based).● Oversee system administration tasks such as hardware/software deployment, network upgrades, and security policy implementation.● Forecast, plan, and execute the acquisition of new hardware, software, and other IT assets.Help Desk● Conduct Tier 2 and Tier 3 local administrative support to user workstations, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and resolving technical problems.● Collaborate with other IT team members to escalate and resolve complex technical issues. Provide guidance to Tier 1 support staff as needed.System & Network Administration● Administer Active Directory, Entra ID, and Intune, ensuring compliance with security protocols and company policies.● Monitor the performance of network infrastructure, backups, and disaster recovery systems.● Ensure proper onboarding and off-boarding of users, managing user profiles, access controls, anddevice configurations (Windows and mobile).Cybersecurity & Compliance● Develop and implement security strategies, ensuring company-wide adherence to internal and external cybersecurity policies.● Conduct periodic reviews of system vulnerabilities and work with external teams/providers? to improve overall security posture.Documentation & Reporting● Maintain detailed documentation of projects, user requests, troubleshooting, and solutions, ensuring transparency and accessibility.● Provide reports on system performance, project progress, and security compliance to senior management.Skills required for the position ● Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.● Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management / administration, with a strong focus ontechnical troubleshooting and systems management.● Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 administration, including user provisioning, email setup, andsecurity settings.● Proficiency in Windows 10/11, Azure Policies, Defender for Office 365, Entra ID, and Azure ConditionalAccess.● Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools like PowerBI is advantageous.● Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously andcoordinate with global teams.● IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Azure certifications) are a plus.● Fluent in English (required).● Availability for flexible working hours to accommodate time zone differences.