Senior IT Specialist

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field — or equivalent extensive hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of experience across systems administration and networking, including time in a senior, lead, or escalation-level role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure administration.
• Solid networking background: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing/switching, VPN, and firewall administration (Cisco and/or Fortinet experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience leading infrastructure projects or migrations from planning to execution.
• Strong understanding of IT security principles and practical experience implementing them in a business environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the judgment to prioritize and act independently.
• Strong communication skills — comfortable working with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience working within or alongside an international/global IT organization.

• Microsoft: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Cisco: CCNP (or equivalent), CCNA as a baseline
• Security: Fortinet NSE, Security+, or similar
• ITIL Foundation (or higher)
• Project management exposure (PRINCE2, PMP, or similar) is a plus

• Own the architecture, administration, and continuous improvement of servers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure (Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory).
• Design, configure, and maintain the site’s network infrastructure — LAN, WAN, WiFi, VPN, routing/switching, and firewall — ensuring high availability and performance.
• Act as the escalation point for complex systems and network issues; lead root-cause analysis and drive permanent fixes.
• Define and enforce IT security standards: access management, endpoint protection, backups, vulnerability management, and compliance with group security policies.
• Oversee business-critical applications (ERP and other line-of-business tools), coordinating upgrades, integrations, and vendor relationships.
• Own IT asset management and CMDB accuracy — hardware lifecycle, software licensing, and configuration records.
• Lead local IT projects end-to-end: upgrades, migrations, infrastructure modernization, and technology rollouts, in coordination with global IT teams.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior IT staff.
• Represent local IT in cross-site and global infrastructure initiatives, bringing site-level input into group standards.
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation and drive adoption of ITIL-aligned processes.

The Güntner Group is a world leader in heat exchanger technology and air conditioning equipment manufacturing, with production sites in Germany, Hungary, Romania, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Over 90 years of industry experience and the consistent integration of the latest technologies and research results ensure the high-quality standard of Güntner solutions, under the motto “Always a solution ahead”.

The Güntner Group has been present on the Romanian market since 2015, in Sibiu, where production takes place in two factories, covering a total area of over 45,000 m².

Güntner | Manufacturer of cooling and refrigeration systems | https://www.guntner.ro/

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