Junior IT Systems Administrator

Junior IT Systems Administrator

Piraeus | Full-time | On-site | Maritime Transportation

Company Description

Blue Planet Shipping Ltd. is an established manager of dry-bulk vessels, committed to the advancement of shipping and its human, environmental, and ethical footprints, while continuously striving for sustainable innovation in the maritime industry.

Ready to Take Your IT Career Global?

This is more than a traditional office-based IT role. You’ll work at the operational heart of maritime technology, supporting both shore-based operations and ocean-going vessels.

At Blue Planet Shipping Ltd, our fleet is growing, and we’re looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join our IT team and contribute to the deployment, support and continuous improvement of our corporate and vessel IT environments.

If you bring solid technical instincts, a genuine service mindset and the drive to build a long-term career in shipping, this could be your launchpad.

We are open to applications from recent graduates who are keen to start their career in maritime IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the IT setup and commissioning of new vessels joining the fleet, including the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers, workstations, network equipment and onboard IT infrastructure
• Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, switches and wireless networks
• Support vessel connectivity and communication systems, including satellite and broadband connectivity
• Monitor the availability, performance, security and reliability of IT systems
• Deploy and support corporate and maritime applications onboard vessels, coordinating with equipment suppliers, service providers, shipyards and other technical partners as required
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, network configurations, equipment, procedures and vessel IT inventories
• Configure and administer Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy, including the management of user accounts, permissions and services in Active Directory and Microsoft 365
• Participate in IT infrastructure upgrades, migrations, cybersecurity initiatives and other IT projects
• Provide remote and, when required, onboard technical support to office and vessel users, including hardware and software troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Good knowledge of Windows Server and Windows client environments
• Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and TCP/IP networking
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration
• Good troubleshooting skills across hardware, software and networking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek and English
• Willingness to travel and attend vessels when required

Desired Qualifications

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation, alongside knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra ID
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking (firewalls, managed switches, VLANs, VPNs) and endpoint management, with experience in Fortinet products
• Familiarity with satellite and maritime communications, including Starlink, OneWeb, VSAT, or FleetBroadband
• Previous experience with vessel IT systems, newbuilding projects, commissioning, or fleet-wide IT deployments within the maritime industry

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and a genuine service mindset
• Takes a structured, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to organise and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical users, working effectively both independently and within a team
• Is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and remains committed to continuous learning and professional improvement

What We Offer

• Hands-on involvement in new vessel IT deployment and commissioning, as well as major fleet IT infrastructure and modernisation projects
• Opportunities for continuous technical training and long-term career development within our IT Department
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private health insurance
• Modern working environment in Piraeus
• Travel expenses and additional compensation for vessel attendance, where applicable

Ready to Build a Legacy?

Please send your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you would like to build your career in maritime IT to hr@blueplanetshipping.gr