System Administrator

System Administrator

We are looking for a System Administrator to join our Platform Operations department in Oslo.

The Platform Operations department currently consists of 11 dedicated employees and our primary responsibilities are the operation and maintenance of mnemonic’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service and its supporting systems. We also assisting with the implementation of our MDR solutions for customers. mnemonic delivers MDR services to the international market and holds market share in the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia, in addition to the Nordic region.

About mnemonic

mnemonic is the leading provider of IT and information security services in the Nordic region, offering a unique combination of services and solutions. The company currently employs more than 400 security experts and is growing rapidly both in Norway and internationally. In addition, year after year, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work as one of the best workplaces in Norway and Europe.

Every day, mnemonic works on critical incidents side by side with some of Europe’s most important organisations in the fight against cyber attacks. We actively participate in recognised research projects and are a trusted source of intelligence for Europol and other global law enforcement agencies through our threat intelligence work.

How we work

We have a flat organisational structure with minimal bureaucracy, where your opinions and suggestions are valued regardless of your level of experience. mnemonic offers an informal and friendly working environment that encourages personal development, influence over your own work, and a varied range of responsibilities.

In addition to operational responsibility for our proprietary MDR platform, the Platform Operations department is responsible for supporting systems including LogScale, OpenSearch, Kafka, Cassandra, MySQL/Galera and Logstash.

As part of the Platform Operations team, your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in customer implementation projects, with a focus on log collection and the implementation of new log parsers

• Taking part in the on-call rotation for third-line daytime support and out-of-hours support

• Developing new automation tools

• Communicating with other departments regarding the planning of new solutions, changes to existing solutions and troubleshooting

• Taking overall system ownership of one or more of the products mentioned above

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Eager to learn and solution-oriented

• Service-minded team players who are willing to contribute wherever needed

• Able to work independently

• Strong communicators with good collaboration skills

• Fluent in Norwegian as well as in English

• Holders of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, networking, software development, or a related field

• Equipped with a couple of years of professional experience. Personal projects undertaken during studies are also considered relevant

• Experienced in practical problem-solving using scripting languages such as Python and Bash

• Experienced with Linux systems and networking

• Preferably experienced with Kubernetes and container technologies

What we offer

• An informal and friendly working environment, with excellent opportunities for personal development and varied responsibilities

• A unique and highly experienced environment, with more than 400 security specialists working daily on some of the most challenging and exciting professional issues within information security

• Competitive salary, employee share programme and bonus scheme, providing the foundation for a long-term career, including pension and insurance benefits

• A secure working environment with a strong focus on social events and activities. We actively promote an inclusive workplace with a healthy work–life balance and family-friendly policies

• Attractive offices at Solli Plass in Oslo and opportunities for remote working

• A workplace that has repeatedly been recognised as one of the best by Great Place to Work