Contract type: Full-time, permanent position
Background to Aukera
Aukera is a Renewable Energy Company (IPP) with offices in Belgium, Bucharest, London, Edinburgh, Rome and Berlin. We pride ourselves on our values and working environment. Our staff are friendly and caring, very professional and dedicated, and committed to having a real impact on the planet. We look for people who are high performers, whatever their field, and who are self-motivated. As a growing company, we need people who are prepared to take ownership and drive improvements, who have respect for each other, and collaborate effectively. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team spread across Europe covering 14 nationalities, with over 30% female employees.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior IT Systems Administrator to lead and own Aukera's IT operations. The role will involve taking full responsibility for the administration of our Microsoft 365 environment, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Azure cloud networks and servers, and user and device management, while driving continuous improvement across our IT function.
Aukera continues to grow with team members spread across Europe, highlighting the need for strong verbal and written communication skills in English. You will report to Aukera's Head of Transformation in London and work closely with our IT partner in Belgium, managing these relationships with confidence and taking a leading role in shaping Aukera's IT strategy and operations.
Responsibilities:
System & IT Administration
- Lead all administrative activities across Aukera's Microsoft-focused environments, including user account management, device and endpoint administration, Azure cloud network and server administration, and software lifecycle management
- Independently manage and optimise ongoing software licensing activities, including domain name management and Aukera website administration
- Lead the management of IT hardware needs across Aukera offices, owning the full lifecycle from procurement through to asset tracking and issue resolution
- Define and maintain hardware standards and budgets, identifying strategic suppliers and ensuring alignment with system requirements
- Take ownership of evaluating, configuring and integrating new software tools into Aukera's environment, as needed
- Lead the onboarding of new employees, ensuring IT setup, equipment and access are fully prepared and consistently delivered to a high standard
- Manage IT partner in implementing security measures and policies to safeguard company data, systems and infrastructure
- Act as the escalation point for IT-related issues across the organisation, resolving complex problems efficiently and proactively
- Develop, own and continuously improve standard operating procedures for Aukera's day-to-day IT processes
- Manage IT hardware inventory and asset registers across all offices
- Lead relationship with Aukera's helpdesk vendor, defining service expectations and holding partners accountable for delivery
- Degree in an IT-related field or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 4+ years in an IT support or systems administration role
- Proven hands-on experience administering Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure cloud networks and servers, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint and Teams in a professional environment
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end issue resolution across Microsoft/software packages and hardware in a business setting
- Experience supporting or leading IT operations in a multi-office or international organisation
- Proven experience with software rollout and change management in cloud environments
- Experience with API administration and enablement (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP/CRM platforms)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in Romanian, German or Italian will be a significant advantage given Aukera's European offices
- Skilled at building and managing relationships across internal teams and with external partners and suppliers
- Highly proactive and self-directed, with strong ability to prioritise, plan and take ownership of a broad and varied workload
- Health Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Meal tickets
- Access to Bookster
About the company
Company website•Renewable Energy Power Generation
Aukera develops and delivers large-scale storage, solar and wind projects across Europe. Our storage capability is built on a team with pioneering UK market experience, giving us a meaningful edge as we scale across continental Europe. We bring similarly deep expertise in solar and wind, with senior technical leadership that has delivered some of Europe’s most complex and mature projects.
We work across the full lifecycle, from pipeline to power: originating and developing early-stage assets, acquiring projects in development or ready-to-build and managing construction and delivery ourselves. Our approach is hands-on, data-driven, and built around long-term value.
Our platform is scaling to build around 1 GW of pre-construction and under-construction capacity every year. We consistently deliver more than 1.5 GW of ready-to-build projects annually, with battery storage representing over 65% of that volume.
We focus on projects that perform — backed by disciplined investment, strong partners, and teams on the ground in each market.
We operate with a clear commitment to the communities we work in, forming local partnerships that support both project quality and regional benefits.
Aukera has established teams and platforms in the UK, Germany, Italy, Romania and Belgium, and continues to grow. We’re always looking for people who want to build real energy infrastructure with lasting impact. Please check out our careers page for current vacancies at http://careers.aukera.energy