IT Systems Administrator

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Systems Administrator (on-premises infrastructure)

Description

You will administer and support a predominantly on-premises IT environment, including servers, virtualization, and terminal services. The role covers Windows Server and Active Directory operations, SQL Server, VMware, Citrix, and thin-client/IGEL management, plus network configuration and IT security practices. You will also provide 2nd/3rd-level end-user support and help with security updates, patching, and reliable backup/restore.

Responsibilities

• Administration and support of primarily on-premises infrastructure
• Operate and maintain Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, and file/print services
• Administer VMware environments and Citrix-based terminal server landscapes
• Maintain thin-client infrastructure, especially with IGEL
• Configure and maintain network components, including routers and firewalls
• Ensure availability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the existing IT infrastructure
• Perform security, update, and patch management; responsible backup and restore processes
• Provide end-user support at 2nd and 3rd level; help with helpdesk, analyze, and permanently resolve incidents
• Coordinate with external service providers and partners
• Support integration and further development of domain-specific software for social and elderly care
• Support process automation and digitalization projects

Requirements

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Fachinformatiker/in for System Integration with relevant experience)
• In-depth knowledge of administering Microsoft Windows Server (and ideally Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience with VMware and Citrix and thin clients (ideally including IGEL technology)
• Network experience with switches, routers, and firewalls
• Ideally initial experience with Microsoft 365 (e.g., Teams and SharePoint) or willingness to learn
• Strong understanding of operational security, data protection, and IT security
• Very good German skills (written and spoken)
• Service-oriented, structured, and reliable working style
• Knowledge of the social and elderly care sector is a plus

Benefits

• Secure job in a municipal organization
• Conditions according to the collective bargaining agreement (TVöD) including 30 vacation days and annual special payment
• Employer-funded occupational pension (predominantly)
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and sports offerings
• Bike leasing
• Good public transport connections and free employee parking
• Corporate Benefits