IT Systems Administrator

Quick Facts

Role: IT Systems Administrator (m/w/d) • Employment: Full-time, permanent • Location: On-site in Würselen • Compensation: €70,000–€80,000 per year • Benefits: company retirement provision, company training, flexible working hours, occupational health care, JobRad, free drinks, parking, and company events.

Description

You will support and enhance a Microsoft- and VMware-based IT environment, including servers, networks, virtual infrastructure, and IT security. The role includes monitoring system performance, implementing security and backup measures, ensuring communication services (email and telephony), and supporting end users. Responsibility, collaboration, and training opportunities are key parts of the position.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimize servers, network peripherals, workstations, and printers
• Manage and further develop virtual infrastructure (VMware vSphere)
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization actions
• Implement and monitor IT security measures such as firewalls, access rights, and data backup
• Ensure communication services (email and telephony)
• Support and train employees; set up workplaces
• Create and maintain system documentation and IT policies (e.g., IT emergency handbook and restart plans)

Requirements

• Completed IT education or degree
• Several years of experience in IT administration and networking
• Strong administration knowledge of Microsoft infrastructures (Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange)
• Experience with VMware virtualization and backup systems
• Basics or first practical experience with Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Microsoft 365), ideally Microsoft Entra ID
• Good knowledge of security software (firewalls, antivirus, data backup), ideally Sophos Firewalls and NetApp storage
• Understanding of network structures and a proactive security mindset
• Structured, independent, solution-oriented working style
• Teamwork, service orientation, and enjoyment of exchanging with users
• Good German and English skills

Benefits

• Attractive and fair pay: €70,000–€80,000 per year
• Company pension and company training
• Secure employment with future opportunities
• Occupational health care
• Flexible working hours
• Modern break rooms, free drinks, and free parking
• JobRad and company events