Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Job Title: IT Administrator (w/m/d)
Department: IT/ Facility Management
Reports to: Head of IT and Facility
Directly Supervises: -
Location: Cologne, Germany
Only resumes in English will be considered
General summary:
The IT Department is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/ configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. The IT department manages all computers, servers, network components and telephone services
Key Responsibilities:
* User management (setting up/ maintaining accounts) for various systems and applications.
* Maintenance of server, storage, network and telephone services.
* Regular monitoring of system performance and network communication.
* Implementing and maintaining a policy for data backup and recovery.
* Updating IT systems in accordance with guidelines.
* Setting up new workstations (hardware, software, network and telephone).
* Relocating existing workstations (dismantling and reassembly).
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support for employees with hardware and software problems.
* Other job-related tasks or support with IT projects as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Hands on experience of installing IT hardware, software, user help desk and IT infrastructure
* Very good knowledge of the Microsoft 365 and the current Windows and Mac OS operating system environment as well as the administration of Active Directory
* Resilience & flexibility (e.g., in the event of disruptions outside working hours)
* Good organisational skills and time management
* Strong communication skills (including with non-technical colleagues)
* Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills
* Team spirit & personal responsibility
* Fluent German and good English language skills
Only resumes in English will be considered
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.
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