Job Description
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
- Application & screening
- Interview(s) with the team
- Offer & comprehensive onboarding