Are you ready to take us to new heights? We're looking for a Cloud Administrator to join our journey to the cloud!

VARD Digital Innovation & IT provides a variety of services within IT operations and support. With focus on efficient and stable operations, we provide local support on infrastructure and business systems combined with continual improvements. Our IT organization consists of 70 employees globally, where 40 are in Norway, and seeks to strengthen the infrastructure team with a System Administrator within the Cloud area.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding.

So – what are your skills?

Duties and responsibilities

As System Administrator, you will be part of the global Infrastructure and support team. The team is responsible for delivering services in areas such as networking, cloud, server, data centre operations, security and support to the entire group. The position involves responsibility for specific technical areas in close collaboration with external suppliers.

Based on qualifications and current needs in the department you will be responsible for one or more technological areas:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Configure, monitor, and maintain the company’s cloud environments (e.g., Azure, SaaS) to ensure optimal performance and scalability
• Security and Compliance: Ensure infrastructure security and compliance by monitoring access, usage, and resources in close collaboration with Vard Cyber Resilience
• Responsible for system and operational documentation
• Contribute actively to developing the department's IT services
• Management of the IT infrastructure in cooperation with third parties
• Participate in IT projects

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education or documented relevant experience
• ITSM knowledge in the ITIL framework
• Certified in AZ-104, SC-900
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Automation and Scripting (Terraform/PowerShell/etc)

Not Essential, but an advantage:

• Three or more years of experience in support of Azure Cloud
• Certified in MS-900, SC-400, AZ-700, AZ-500, MS-102 or equivalent certifications
• ITIL certification

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Personal qualities

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Ability to embrace change, learn quickly, and thrive in a dynamic corporate environment
• Self-driven and team-oriented; adaptable and flexible
• Structured and thorough
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, partners and business associates, both in a Scandinavian language and English
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

For the right candidate we offer an interesting opportunity to be part of a highly dynamic and knowledge driven sector, to develop and implement digital solutions in a global organization. Ability to utilize internal business and process knowledge in collaboration with the best IT vendors, in building great solutions. Competitive conditions in terms of salaries, opportunities for development and benefits.

We can also mention:

• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Occupational health service
• Central office location and free parking
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!