IT System Administrator & Microsoft 365
OceanWings designs, manufactures and markets semi-rigid and rigid wingsails designed for installation on cargo ships, helping to reduce CO2 emissions by cutting fossil fuel consumption.
Context
Reporting to the IT Manager, you will administer and secure OceanWings' Microsoft 365, systems and
multi-site network environment across offices, industrial facilities and connected vessels. This hands-on
role combines infrastructure ownership, level 2/3 support and routine IT operations.
Main Missions
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, users, groups, licences, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Manage Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams and Teams Rooms.
• Administer Intune, Windows 10/11 endpoints, compliance policies and application deployment.
• Operate LAN/WAN networks, switches, routers, VLANs, trunks, STP and LACP across multiple sites.
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, professional Wi-Fi and core DNS, DHCP and NTP services.
• Monitor infrastructure, investigate anomalies and resolve complex level 2/3 incidents using Wireshark or
equivalent tools.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration, network configuration, backup and restoration
tasks.
• Provide user support, manage tickets and troubleshoot hardware, software, Outlook and network issues.
• Prepare onboarding and offboarding equipment, maintain IT assets, stock and equipment orders.
• Document network diagrams, configurations, procedures and recurring administration tasks.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, redundancy, high availability and business continuity for shore-based and
onboard environments.
• In the IT Manager's absence, ensure operational continuity and carry out the full range of missions
assigned to the IT service.
Profile & Required Skills
You hold a minimum Bachelor's degree (Licence/Bac+3) in IT, systems and networks or a related field. You
have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, with strong practical experience in
Microsoft 365, systems and enterprise networking. The following three capabilities are essential:
• Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online and endpoint environments.
• Practical enterprise networking experience, including firewalls, VPNs and production troubleshooting.
• Autonomous diagnosis and resolution of complex systems, software, hardware and network incidents.
Ways of Working
• Act in line with our Operating Principles: Be Humble; Keep It Simple; Honor Every Commitment; Succeed
Together; Move Fast & Adapt.
• Demonstrate a strong service mindset and the ability to set clear priorities.
• Organize your workload and working time autonomously while delivering reliably on commitments.
• Make day-to-day decisions within the delegated scope and escalate decisions that may affect the wider
company.
• Respect reporting lines, seek alignment and work collaboratively rather than operating in isolation.
• Embrace the start-up environment by handling both confirmed-level responsibilities and junior or routine IT tasks.
Desired Skills & Certifications
Experience with OSPF/BGP, Azure or AWS networking, high availability, Exchange Hybrid, Microsoft
Defender, Purview, Microsoft 365 migrations or IT projects is appreciated. Relevant certifications include
Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet NSE/FCA/FCP, Aruba Certified Professional, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, Microsoft
AZ-700, AZ-800/AZ-801, UniFi and Microsoft Administrator Associate or above. Certifications are desired but
not mandatory. Professional English and French are required.
Working at OceanWings means...
• Building IT solutions that support the decarbonization of the maritime industry.
• Working with a committed start-up team on worldwide and onboard infrastructure challenges.
Conditions
• Permanent contract (CDI) - Cadre status.
• Position based in Paris, with travel to other sites in France up to once per week and no international travel
planned.
• Remote working arrangements to be determined.
• Availability: as soon as possible.
- Team
- IT
- Role
- Support IT
- Location
- OceanWings Paris
About OceanWings
OceanWings’ mission is to provide the Shipping Industry with the most efficient Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems, enabling them to reduce emissions, lower operational costs, and protect the long-term value of their investments. By making innovative technology accessible, OceanWings aims to become a global leader in the decarbonization of shipping, helping steer the industry towards wind energy as the most scalable and ready solution for a sustainable future.