Experienced Windows System Specialist at KTH
Workplace: Stockholm, Sverige
Expires: August 25, 2025
An opportunity to join KTH's Operations Support team as an experienced Windows system specialist responsible for high-level operations and maintenance in a Windows environment. The role involves working independently with server, storage, backup, and network systems, supporting research and education, and contributing to KTH's mission to create knowledge and competence for a sustainable future.
Main requirements:
  • Minimum five years of experience in large Windows environments with Active Directory
  • At least three years of experience managing Windows Server operations in complex environments
  • At least three years experience with system/server solutions and application operations
  • Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Responsibilities:
  • Operate and maintain third-line support for server, storage, backup, and network systems
  • Work independently with responsibility for Windows systems within a mixed environment including Dell, Cisco, HP hardware, Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Windows operating systems
  • Virtualization with VMware and HyperV
  • Develop and maintain general services for research and education as well as customized solutions for research groups and educators
  • Document systems and procedures
  • Potentially take responsibility for entire IT areas including budgeting and planning
  • Provide direct and indirect IT support focused on user needs, serving as expert support in operational activities
Required hard skills:
  • Windows Server operation and maintenance
  • Active Directory management
  • System/server solutions and application operations
  • Experience with VMware and HyperV virtualization technologies
  • Experience with Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux operating systems
  • Hardware knowledge: Dell, Cisco, HP
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience in higher education or governmental IT environments
  • Hardware installation
  • Documentation of technical systems and processes
  • Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with Exchange 2016 or later
  • Installation of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Experience with storage solutions (NAS, NetApp or similar)
  • Experience with backup solutions (DPM, Rubrik or similar)
  • Experience setting up servers in Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Monitoring and customization of SCOM
  • Experience with remote services like RDS
  • Experience with server hardening
  • PowerShell or similar scripting languages
Soft skills:
  • Self-driven and able to structure and plan work efficiently
  • Ability to handle deadlines effectively
  • Teamwork and knowledge sharing mindset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Curious and observant
  • Good listener, communicative and constructive approach
Coding languages:
  • PowerShell
Operating systems:
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Supportive and dynamic team culture