About the role
Your mission
* Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed System Engineering team across Europe. * Own and operate core IT services including Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, backup solutions, and database services. * Manage and continuously improve VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL environments. * Ensure high availability, performance, capacity planning, backup, disaster recovery, and operational resilience. * Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and drive effective resolution across teams. * Promote automation, standardization, Infrastructure-as-Code, and operational excellence. * Oversee system changes, maintenance activities, releases, and lifecycle management. * Ensure compliance with security, audit, licensing, and regulatory requirements. * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and operational procedures. * Collaborate closely with Network, Security, and Application teams in an international environment. * Manage on-call readiness and operational support processes.
Your profile
* Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 7+ years of experience in System Engineering, IT Infrastructure, or a similar role, including leadership responsibilities. * Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure environments. * Hands-on experience with VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL. * Solid Linux administration skills and experience with Azure and/or AWS, ideally in hybrid environments. * Strong knowledge of monitoring, incident management, capacity planning, backup, and disaster recovery concepts. * Experience with Jira and Confluence for documentation, planning, and operational processes. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Fluent in English and German. * Willingness to travel internationally (10–20%).
Why us?
* Modern, centrally located office: Just a 5-minute walk from the Bahrenfeld stop – easy access guaranteed! * Open corporate culture: Immerse yourself in an international working environment where ideas and diversity are encouraged. * A supportive working atmosphere: Enjoy a working environment characterised by collaboration and a hands-on approach. * Hybrid working model: Flexibility – combine working on-site with working from home. * 30 days’ annual leave: More time for rest and leisure. Additional days off on 24 December, 31 December, as well as half a day off on your birthday. * Attractive remuneration package: We reward your performance appropriately. * Company pension scheme: With a generous 25% employer contribution up to €75. * Pluxee vouchers: For hassle-free meals whilst at work. * HVV season ticket or underground car park allowance: Support for your convenient. * JobRad: Take advantage of the opportunity to lease a JobRad after your probationary period. * EGYM Wellpass: Take advantage of the opportunity to keep yourself physically and mentally fit after your probationary period.