IT Applications And Systems Engineer

System And Application Administrator

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented System and Application Administrator to manage, support and develop our IT systems and applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recognizing user needs, proposing solutions, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of software systems. His/Her expertise will ensure the optimal performance, security, and reliability of our systems and applications. As a member of local IT, he/she will also participate in their daily tasks.

Your Responsibilities:

• Actively work with departments to analyze their needs.
• Propose solutions to improve internal processes, data management and integration of systems.
• Deliver automation solutions.
• Install, configure applications, and related components.
• Monitor system performance, security, and availability; address issues proactively.
• Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring secure access to systems and applications.
• Support local IT in their tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software problems in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with development teams in deployments and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation of systems and local procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Participate in regular security audits.
• Provide technical support and training for end-users on system applications and tools.
• Keep updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to make recommendations.

Our Requirements:

• Higher education in IT.
• 3 years of experience in system and application administration.
• Good understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and application servers.
• Basic experience in database usage (SQL) and management (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g. VBA, PowerShell, Python), low-code platforms and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Communicative English.
• Readiness for occasional business trips.

What We Offer:

• A culture of collaboration, mutual respect and diversity.
• Tasks and projects providing growth opportunities in a motivating work environment.
• Employment (based on employment contract) in a company with a long history in innovation and technology.
• You will work from our modern office located in Tczew (near to Gdańsk).
• Commute allowance and free parking space for employees.
• Employee referral program.
• Private medical care co-funded by the company, life insurance, social fund, canteen, charity and social events.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!