
IT Support Specialist – Junior, 2nd Level – Hosting
Posted 2 days ago

Posted 2 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.
• Manage Level 2 support tickets
• Diagnose web stack problems
• Troubleshoot issues related to email deliverability
• Address configuration challenges in hosting environments
• Execute system-level backup and restoration processes
• Determine root causes, implement controlled solutions, and document outcomes
• Perform standard changes such as restorations, configuration modifications, and monitoring follow-ups
• Refer more complex cases to specialists, providing relevant logs, tests, and a clear scope
• Transform recurring issues into runbooks and checklists
• Proficient in Linux systems operations: comfortable with the shell, capable of understanding services and logs, and making controlled configuration changes
• Familiarity with web servers (e.g., NGINX, Apache), PHP runtimes (e.g., PHP-FPM), databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB), and typical mail server configurations
• Knowledge of hosting essentials: DNS, SSL/TLS, domain management, and standard access and recovery techniques (rescue systems, console, IPMI)
• Comprehension of the distinctions between shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers
• Well-structured, methodical troubleshooting and documentation abilities
• Proficiency in German and technical English
• Effective and reliable communication with customers and team members
• Preferred: experience with hosting control panels (e.g., Plesk), virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Proxmox), monitoring tools (e.g., checkmk, Grafana), Ansible/shell scripting, and basic Windows/AD knowledge
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexibility to select your hardware
• Home office stipend
• 30 days of annual leave
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Support for career advancement in systems administration, networking, or software development
• Small team fostering visible ownership and responsibility
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