IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator (m/f/d)

📍 Location: Ulm, Germany | 🏡 Hybrid (80% on-site)

💼 Full-time | Permanent (open-ended contract)

💶 Up to €70,000 gross/year (based on experience)

🌍 Languages: German (C1) & English (C1)

🌴 Vacation: 30 days

🚚 Relocation Support: Comprehensive package available

🧳 Travel Requirement: Up to 10% (domestic)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Systems Administrator to support their growing infrastructure in Ulm, Germany. This is a hybrid role (primarily on-site), ideal for professionals passionate about maintaining reliable systems, improving performance, and contributing to strategic IT projects. You'll join a collaborative, international team and play a key role in ensuring smooth IT operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

🔧 System Maintenance & Optimization

• Perform system updates, security patches, and backups
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot proactively
• Implement disaster recovery procedures

🖥️ Server Management

• Maintain physical and virtual servers (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Troubleshoot and resolve server issues

👥 User Support & Training

• Provide hands-on technical support to end-users
• Train employees on system usage and IT best practices

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Manage access controls, firewalls, and monitor security incidents
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards

📝 Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear documentation of configurations and procedures
• Generate system performance and incident reports

🤝 Project Collaboration

• Support upgrades, migrations, and new tech integrations
• Contribute to technology evaluations and improvements

Your Background & Skills

✅ Required Experience

• 2+ years in a similar Systems Administrator role
• Strong knowledge of Windows (clients & servers), Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and system monitoring tools (e.g., Icinga2)
• Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure: servers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, and printers
• Fluent in German and English (C1)
• Valid work authorization for Germany

🎓 Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Certifications such as MCSA or similar are a plus
• Familiarity with WSUS, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity tools

Who You Are

• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented
• Strong communicator with a professional appearance
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Motivated to contribute to a dynamic and evolving IT landscape

The Tech Environment

• Multi-OS environment (Windows XP–11, Windows Server 2003–2022, Linux)
• Manual patching via WSUS, VMware/Hyper-V virtualization
• Infrastructure support includes clients, servers, networking, VoIP, and locking systems

Team Structure

• You’ll join a team of 5 IT professionals across Germany, Poland, and Sweden
• Reports to: Richard Unger (Team Lead, Germany)
• 4 new hires planned in this team expansion phase

Why Apply?

✔ Up to €70K salary

✔ 30 days of vacation

✔ Full relocation support

✔ Hybrid work flexibility

✔ Exposure to international IT projects

✔ Hands-on, autonomous role with growth potential

Hiring Process

1. Application & screening
2. Interview(s) with the team
3. Offer & comprehensive onboarding