System Administrator

We are Outbrain.

We’re one of the world’s largest content recommendation platforms, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary engagement partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies.

Outbrain is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to join our global Information Technology team, supporting our 500 employees in Israel and other offices across Asia. Based out of our headquarters office in Israel and reporting to the Global IT Director, we are looking for an engineer who is a solution-driven problem solver that can balance corporate demands within a fast paced environment.

Outbrain is the world’s leading content recommendation platform. We work with many of the world’s leading online publishers and brands, helping them monetise their offering and drive customers to their content.

We are looking for a candidate who is resourceful, bright, proactive, a go-getter who works well independently and as part of a team and is passionate about what she or he does. The candidate should be an energetic self-starter who enjoys working on operational tasks, proactive in delivering the best possible customer experience in a dynamic environment.

A day in your life

The IT Engineer will provide excellent end-user support, maintain our servers, Cloud infrastructure, network and desktop infrastructure throughout Outbrain's locations in Israel and Asia. As the IT Engineer on the ground in Israel, the successful candidate must be a self-starter with the confidence and experience to provide day-to-day operational support, take ownership of all the IT services in our Outbrain locations, lead strategic IT projects and interact with the different departments and stakeholders to identify and implement new technology solutions.

Your first six months will look like this:

In your first few weeks you will be introduced to Outbrain’s IT Infrastructure and Tools, learn how to support the end users, maintain the networking environment and collaborate with other team members across the department.
You will work with Linux servers, Zoom conferencing systems, Virtual environments, networking and firewalls learn how to automate common procedures and ensure high levels of security and availability.

What you’ll bring

Technical Skills/Experience (these will be tested in the early stages of the recruitment process):

You are likely to have 2-5 years of relevant IT experience.
MAC laptop support experience/ Windows laptop/desktop support - Essential
Networking , Switching (VLAN) , Routing and DNS/DHCP knowledge - Essential
Experience supporting Multi OS platforms - Essential
Have a LAN/WAN knowledge, security and Telecoms - Essential
Hands on experience with configuring, setup and maintenance of firewalls - Essential
Hands-on experience with networking equipment(switches, access points, etc.).
Linux knowledge - would be a plus
Vmware hypervisor, installing and managing virtual machines - would be a plus

Other Skills/Experience:

You must have demonstrable experience leading projects from start to end.
Great people skills and the ability to work in collaboration with other team members & internal customers
Communication skills: High level of English is required (verbal and written).

Please submit your most recent resume and a cover letter

More than snacks!

Nearby parking place is available
Short walking distance from Sapir train station
Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and internal learning tools
Dog friendly office
Follow your passions, visit the music and game rooms
…and of course a fully stocked kitchen!

We Recommend #LifeAtOutbrain

Outbrain is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

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