IT Systems Administrator

at  Ookla

Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all.
We’re seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of Ookla’s IT systems, servers, and network infrastructure. In this role, you will oversee the maintenance and monitoring of our systems, with a particular focus on the Helsinki office. Your duties will include ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems, designing and implementing network security measures, managing Active Directory and Entra ID, administering Mac and Windows laptops through MDM, and planning and executing server migrations to AWS. You will also document current systems to assist our growing team and provide Tier 2 support to our users, participating in end-user support as needed. Additionally, you’ll manage our software and hardware assets and work with the Ookla IT team to ensure the smooth operation of internal services for Ookla teams globally while implementing best practices for security and data protection.
We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.

• 4+ years in systems administration.
• Advanced Mac OS X System Administration experience in a corporate environment.
• Prior experience with Windows in an Active Directory and/or Entra ID environment.
• Networking experience: Wi-Fi, Firewalls, Switching/Routing, VLAN, DHCP, DNS, VPN.
• Linux server and laptop admin experience
• English proficiency
• Reliable, organized, friendly, team player
• Eager to learn and grow within the role
• Background check required
• You should be located in the Helsinki metropolitan area to work primarily from the office

Please refer the Job description for details