IT Systems Administrator

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Systems Administrator (m/w/d)

• Location: On-site in Nürnberg Innenstadt

• Employment: Full-time, permanent

• Salary: 40,000–50,000 EUR annually

Role Description

Operate and monitor the company’s server, network, and client environment. Manage identities and access with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, handle patching and backups, provide 2nd-level support, and help shape the cloud strategy through migrations to Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and monitor servers, network, and clients

• Administer users, permissions, and licenses in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

• Perform patch management, backup, and recovery

• Provide 2nd-level IT support

• Document IT systems and processes

• Assess existing systems and support the cloud strategy

• Plan and implement migrations (e.g., Microsoft 365 and Azure)

• Build a secure cloud environment for identities, access, and device management

• Coordinate external service providers and vendors

• Train employees on new tools

• Implement security measures such as MFA and device protection

• Support data protection (DSGVO) and emergency planning

Requirements

• Completed training as an IT specialist for system integration, a degree in (business) informatics, or comparable IT qualification

• Several years of experience in system administration, ideally in a mid-sized company

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Firewall) plus virtualization

• Practical experience with Microsoft 365 and/or Azure

• Knowledge of IT security, backup, and system monitoring (advantage)

• Experience with hardware, peripherals, and common IT tools

• Analytical thinking, technical affinity, and quick comprehension

• Independent, structured working style and interest in building/improving systems

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Excellent German and English skills (written and spoken)

• Preferred: Microsoft cloud certifications (e.g., AZ-104, MD-102, SC-300, AZ-802)

• Preferred: Comparable cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate, Google Associate Cloud Engineer)

• Preferred: ITIL 4 Foundation and/or network/security certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, BSI IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker)

• Preferred: PowerShell scripting/automation and experience in migration or cloud projects

Benefits

• Flexible working hours

• Motivated team environment and exciting challenges

• Regular company and team events

• Free beverages

• Vacation and Christmas bonuses

• Company pension plan

• Employee discount

• VAG ticket subsidy

• Company-defined minimum hourly wage of at least 15 EUR/hour