The Role
Administer, maintain, optimize, and support customer-hosted and cloud-based ERP infrastructure. Manage Linux servers, virtualization platforms, upgrades, monitoring, performance, networking, remote access, and security. Serve as a customer-facing technical contact, support incidents and migrations, contribute to infrastructure projects, document procedures, mentor team members, and drive continuous operational improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior Infrastructure Services Consultant to join our Infrastructure Services team.
This role is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of customer-hosted and cloud-based ERP environments, with a strong focus on Linux systems, virtualization, ERP application infrastructure, and customer service excellence.
The successful candidate will work closely with customers, consultants, support teams, and project stakeholders to ensure stable, secure, and high-performing environments while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure & System Administration
- Configure, maintain, and support customer ERP environments, including abas ERP systems.
- Administer and maintain Linux-based server infrastructures and related technologies.
- Manage virtualization platforms and associated infrastructure components.
- Perform system health checks and proactive maintenance activities.
- Ensure infrastructure reliability, availability, and performance.
- Install and configure ERP application updates, patches, service packs, and upgrades.
- Perform Linux operating system updates and maintenance activities.
- Support customer migrations, platform upgrades, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Validate system functionality after maintenance activities and upgrades.
- Monitor systems, services, and infrastructure components to identify and address issues proactively.
- Conduct performance analysis, capacity planning, and system optimization activities.
- Investigate infrastructure bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
- Implement best practices for system stability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers regarding infrastructure-related topics.
- Coordinate maintenance activities, upgrades, and service requests with customers.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support incident resolution and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Work closely with Consulting, Helpdesk, Professional Services, and Development teams.
- Participate in customer projects, infrastructure implementations, and cloud initiatives.
- Support project planning, execution, and post-implementation activities.
- Contribute technical expertise to cross-functional project teams.
- Manage and maintain customer remote support and maintenance connections.
- Support network connectivity, firewall configurations, and secure remote access solutions.
- Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
- Document processes, standards, and technical procedures.
- Provide knowledge transfer and mentoring to team members.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and service improvements.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Education
- Secondary education diploma, technical degree, or equivalent professional experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in Infrastructure Services, Linux System Administration, Managed Services, or a comparable technical role.
- Strong experience in Linux system administration, server infrastructure, and operating system architecture.
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or similar platforms.
- Experience managing enterprise application environments and supporting business-critical systems, including ERP and related infrastructure.
- Proven experience performing system upgrades, patching, maintenance, troubleshooting, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Solid understanding of system monitoring, performance analysis, and optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and remote connectivity solutions.
- Experience with remote access, remote support, and customer maintenance technologies.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Docker, and modern infrastructure technologies is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams while maintaining a structured, quality-focused approach.
- Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably abas ERP.
- Knowledge of Docker and container technologies.
- Experience with Active Directory and Windows Server administration.
- Familiarity with cloud-hosted environments and managed services.
- Experience working within customer-facing consulting or professional services organizations.
- German language skills are considered an advantage.
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Structured and solution-oriented approach to work.
- High level of attention to detail and quality.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Languages
- Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
- German language skills are considered an advantage.
About
Forterro is a federation of ERP software and services companies serving small to mid market companies around the globe, with offices in UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Poland, Bulgaria, India, Morocco and USA. At Forterro, we invest in and help to fortify both local and niche ERP software businesses.Our product line businesses are local, not localized and vertical, not verticalized.
Skills Required
- Secondary education diploma, technical degree, or equivalent professional experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3-5 years of professional experience in Infrastructure Services, Linux System Administration, Managed Services, or a comparable technical role
- Strong experience in Linux system administration, server infrastructure, and operating system architecture
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or similar platforms
- Experience managing enterprise application environments and business-critical systems, including ERP infrastructure
- Experience performing system upgrades, patching, maintenance, troubleshooting, and infrastructure lifecycle management
- Understanding of system monitoring, performance analysis, and optimization techniques
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and remote connectivity solutions
- Experience with remote access, remote support, and customer maintenance technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams using a structured, quality-focused approach
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably abas ERP
- Knowledge of Docker and container technologies
- Experience with Active Directory and Windows Server administration
- Familiarity with cloud-hosted environments and managed services
- Experience in customer-facing consulting or professional services organizations
- German language skills
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2012, Forterro has grown to become a category leader software solutions for the industrial market – with strongholds in Europe’s top production economies, as well as regional service hubs and development centres around the world. From more than 40 office locations, our 1,600+ employees provide and support software for more than 13,000 industrial businesses. Our products are deeply rooted in the demands of their local geography. And each is designed to strengthen and accelerate our customers’ ability to operate efficiently and compete effectively.
