TechOps Generalist (m/w/d)

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

Kraken Customer

What we do: Build the most AI-driven, innovative, forward-thinking platform for energy management. From optimizing resources to delivering cost-effective, exceptional customer experiences through advanced Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing, meter data management, CRM, and AI-driven communications, Kraken is powering the next wave of innovation in the energy industry.

Why we do it: Future energy will not look like energy as we know it today. We need to not just think about our future, but build for it. Now.

We are very excited to be building a small and efficient TechOps team at Kraken. We are looking for an ambitious, knowledgeable, and experienced TechOps Generalist to join our team, to grow with the rest of the company, and ensure we are doing so in a secure and safe way.

You will be a key partner in defining what TechOps is at Kraken. We will be shaping this team to provide a world class support service to our employees, building our way out of problems with engineering firepower and undertaking transformational organisational change.

What is TechOps?A more modern, more lean version of a traditional enterprise IT team. We cover everything from what most people would call “1st line support” all the way up to high-level strategic planning, and everything in between.

We tackle big problems and the breadth of work is huge. Dealing with ambiguity is a key part of working in TechOps, and every day will be a new and exciting one, working on varying challenges across the company.

We have a cloud-first approach to everything we do. This allows us to scale quickly and focus on things where we can add the most value. No on-prem AD here!

Roles that you might currently be in: Desktop support analyst, 1st line support, 2nd line support, Systems engineer, DevOps, Tech support, Technical support, Technical support analyst, IT support, IT desktop support, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Workplace technology, Solutions specialist, Solutions administrator, Systems manager, Support manager.

What you'll do

• Provide delightful day-to-day technical support to all areas of the business, to ensure our incredible employees are able to do their job as efficiently as possible. Their problems are our problems.
• Troubleshoot and fix a wide range of technical issues, from laptop faults and network issues, to account provisioning failures and SSO problems.
• Collaborate closely with our Security team to ensure we strike the right balance between security, productivity and user experience.
• Continually find opportunities to automate our processes and improve the user experience.
• Empower our people to help themselves by designing and building self-service solutions.
• Monitor and maintain all the tech in our offices around the world - networks, meeting rooms, printers, digital signage, CCTV, door access control.
• Managing supplier relationships and the procurement process for SaaS and hardware.
• Lead and manage complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders from around the business.

Examples of some TechOps projects include…- Rollout of, and migration to, a new identity provider

• macOS and Windows MDM migration
• Rollout of a new device trust and posture compliance solution
• The replacement of insecure factors like SMS with phishing-resistant factors
• Office fit-outs, including tech like network, AV, access control etc
• SaaS migrations for acquisitions e.g. Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace

What you'll need

• Experience leading on a range of technical projects across various technologies and platforms
• Experience with scripting, using APIs and automating mundane, error-prone repetitive tasks.
• To be comfortable with a huge amount of ambiguity and spinning a lot of plates all at the same time.
• Experience working with multiple teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting, managing and deploying applications to macOS, Windows, iOS and Android devices.
• Experience with Identity & Access Management systems like Okta or Microsoft Entra.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML.
• An understanding of identity provisioning technologies such as SCIM.
• Experience of designing and installing office networks - we use Cisco Meraki.
• A conscientious approach to everything you do and a passion for doing the right thing rather than the easy thing.

Don’t think you check off all of the above? We love hiring passionate people with a drive to learn so get in touch and let us know which areas you don’t currently have confidence and/or experience with, we’d love to hear from you!

Our benefits

• An internationally positioned team with flat hierarchies and open and transparent communication
• We rely on flexible working hours
• Share options: You will have the opportunity to participate in the international success of Octopus Energy Group Ltd. through share options.
• Language connects: Take your English skills to the next level with Preply, our corporate language training provider
• For more exercise: Lease your favourite bicycle from us at a low price
• For a healthy work-life balance: train with Wellpass in over 6000 sports and health facilities all over Germany
• Eating makes you happy: We'll give you a monthly allowance of 108,45€ for your daily lunch (easily via app).
• For a relaxed commute to work: We reimburse you for public transport costs
• One less thing to worry about: we'll cover some of your childcare costs
• Whether online or offline - team cohesion and joint events are part of our everyday working life
• A stylish working environment in our Berlin office close to Moritzplatz in Kreuzberg
• For a secure future: the opportunity to take out a company pension scheme through us