Our goals are ambitious. We need people who are inspired and motivated to turn these aspirations into reality; to grow and develop with us.

At Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, you will be responsible for supporting and optimizing the IT infrastructure that powers our work on our carbon capture technology and ensures seamless day-to-day operations across all departments.

This includes:

• Providing first-level IT support for hardware and software issues to employees

• Setting up and managing laptops, mobile devices, and other IT equipment

• Assisting with user onboarding/offboarding processes, including account creation and access management.

• Supporting the maintenance of internal networks as well as the IT environment

• Support the improvement and automation of the IT environment

• Monitoring and ensuring cybersecurity best practices are followed

• Assisting with software updates and system upgrades

• Collaborating with external IT service providers when necessary

• Ensure all employees have functional hardware and software, minimizing downtime

• Streamline IT processes to improve efficiency and support company growth

• Strengthen security by implementing IT policies and ensuring compliance

• Proactively identify areas where IT improvements can benefit the company

• Act as a key point of contact for IT-related inquiries

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables

Months 0-3

• Complete onboarding and understand the current IT landscape

• Assist in IT equipment setup and configuration for new hires

• Start providing first-level support for basic IT issues

• Document and update existing IT procedures

Months 3-6

• Take ownership of small IT projects such as improving device management workflows

• Support office network improvements and troubleshoot connectivity issues

• Begin regular monitoring of IT assets and inventory

• Assist in rolling out company-wide software updates

Months 6-12

• Lead initiatives to automate repetitive IT tasks

• Optimize the employee onboarding/offboarding IT process

• Propose and implement improvements to cybersecurity measures

• Participate in IT infrastructure planning and scaling

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Basic experience with hardware, software troubleshooting, and IT support

• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments

• Understanding of networking principles (DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• A passion for sustainability and interest in climate technology

• The opportunity to work towards a meaningful goal to save the planet.

• Monthly lunch with the team.

• Close mentoring from manager and other senior leaders.

• 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the downtime needed to rest and recharge.

• Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.

• Open and transparent communication on company development.

• The possibility to write your bachelor- or master-thesis with us. 

How the hiring process works

Our hiring managers will review your application and upon seeing a potential match for one of the roles, will get in touch with you to organise a first round video interview. Following a successful call, we will then invite you onsite to meet with more people from the team before making a final decision. 

• This role cannot be done remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen or is open to relocate which we are happy to support.