Alongside is a Portuguese company that partners with international organizations to build and scale exceptional tech teams.
We are looking for a Junior System Administrator to join a leading company in the banking sector. This is a great opportunity for an early-career developer who wants to build their expertise in Microsoft technologies while working on enterprise-scale applications.
Responsibilities:
- Support the administration and maintenance of Windows Server environments.
- Assist in the management of Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365.
- Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory and Exchange.
- Monitor and support backup operations using Veeam.
- Assist in the administration of endpoint protection solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP).
- Troubleshoot Windows systems, Microsoft services, and basic network connectivity issues.
- Provide first-level support for Cisco wireless infrastructure.
- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of FortiGate firewall rules and policies.
- Monitor system performance and help ensure the availability and security of the IT infrastructure.
- Collaborate with senior system administrators and other IT teams to resolve incidents and implement infrastructure improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (mandatory).
- 1–2 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365.
- Experience managing users and permissions in Active Directory.
- Familiarity with backup solutions such as Veeam.
- Basic knowledge of endpoint protection solutions (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection or similar).
- Basic understanding of Windows Server administration.
- Familiarity with Cisco wireless environments and FortiGate firewalls is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow within a systems administration role.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
BenefitsBenefits
- Long-term opportunity within the banking sector.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
- Office-based role in Porto (5 days per week).
- Opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on impactful projects.
- Salary range: 18k – 25k per year
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365
- Experience managing users and permissions in Active Directory
- Familiarity with backup solutions such as Veeam
- Basic knowledge of endpoint protection solutions (e.g., Symantec Endpoint Protection)
- Basic understanding of Windows Server administration
- Familiarity with Cisco wireless environments
- Familiarity with FortiGate firewall rules and policies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Eagerness to learn and grow within systems administration
- Office-based role in Porto (5 days per week)
What We Do
Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside • Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.  • Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod. • End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs. • Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.  • Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralised museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.
