IT Systems Engineer

About Bitvavo

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

What is the role about?

As an IT Systems Engineer at Bitvavo, you will play a crucial role in administering and supporting our core and backbone IT tools, ensuring the stability and efficiency of our systems. This position, reporting directly to the Head of IT, is designed for an IT expert skilled in managing a wide range of technologies, particularly those central to Bitvavo’s operations. You will provide advanced technical support, contribute to major IT projects, and ensure that all IT systems function seamlessly.

How will you make an impact?

• Design and manage core IT systems, developing robust solutions that support both current needs and future growth.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across systems like Google Workspace, CrowdStrike, Okta, and many more.
• Oversee endpoint management using MDM tools like Kandji and Intune, ensuring high standards of configuration, security and compliance.
• Manage Workspace settings, enforcing security policies such as DLP, phishing protection, and multi-factor authentication.
• Handle user provisioning and deprovisioning processes, ensuring secure and efficient onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IT processes, system configurations to support troubleshooting and enhance IT support services.
• Analyze and address recurring technical problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to improve IT support processes.
• Participate in continuous service improvement by driving and engaging in IT projects aimed at enhancing IT infrastructure and services.
• Support the team by sharing knowledge, and providing assistance, and reducing their workload through high-level implementations and expert-driven solutions.

How will you be successful?

• 5+ years of experience in IT administration, with proven expertise in managing critical IT systems and environments.
• Strong knowledge of common IDP & IAM systems, MDM solutions, SaaS platforms and cloud services.
• Good understanding of ITIL framework and proficiency in ITSM tools such as Jira or Freshservice.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to troubleshooting complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of scripting or managing IaaS with low to no code solutions is desirable.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• A collaborative team player, eager to assist colleagues and drive solutions from start to completion.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

What we offer: 

• Excellent employment terms, including:
• a very competitive salary;
• lunch;
• 26 days of annual leave;
• Budget for external training and courses.
• We are flexible in terms of WFH or at our office in the heart of Amsterdam;
• Be actively involved with the latest technologies and innovations;
• A position in a unique, young and fast growing FinTech company.

Our selection procedure in a nutshell

• Apply by clicking the button below. Please share whatever you want about yourself to convince we are a match!
• Let's first have a 'coffee chat' to introduce Bitvavo, the role and get to know you. 
• We will follow up with an in-depth interview.

We strive to process applications within a week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by mail at recruitment@bitvavo.com.