IT Operations & Cybersecurity Specialist Job at Sacred Byte in New Bremen

Sacred Byte is a Berlin-based managed security services provider. We deliver secure IT infrastructure and compliance-ready cybersecurity for companies handling sensitive data—making enterprise-grade protection accessible to small and mid-sized organisations through smart administration and open-source solutions. We're building a distributed team and looking for a reliable, curious technician internationally to help us keep client operations running smoothly while developing your security expertise. Tasks You’ll handle day-to-day IT operations for our clients and contribute to internal security projects: Provision and manage users, groups, and licences in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace Onboard laptops (Windows/macOS) into MDM and coordinate remote device handovers Triage first-line support tickets (password resets, access requests) and elevate complex issues Run weekly maintenance checks: patch status, backup logs, security alerts Document fixes and runbooks so processes are repeatable Contribute to security projects (~20% of your time): CVE research and briefings, laptop hardening scripts, incident-response playbook drafts, ISO 27001 checklist development Requirements What You Bring 2+ years of hands-on experience in IT operations, helpdesk, or systems administration Proven admin skills in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace (user/group management, security policies, basic troubleshooting) Comfortable with MDM platforms (Intune, Jamf, or similar) Proficient in at least one scripting language ( PowerShell, Bash, or Python ) Strong written and spoken English ; German is a plus Reliable internet and a professional remote setup Self‑directed, comfortable working asynchronously across time zones Nice to have Microsoft 365 Certified (Administrator Expert or Endpoint Administrator) Google Workspace Administrator certification Exposure to security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar) Benefits Competitive hourly rate : €12–16/hour, paid in EUR Autonomy : Own your domain; we trust you to manage your work Growth path : Opportunity to expand into a larger role as we scale Fully remote : Async-first culture with occasional video syncs during CET-compatible hours Please apply via join with a full CV and letter explaining your qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr