IT System Operations Engineer; m/f/d
Germany, Pike County, Ohio, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, IT Consultant
Location: Germany
We are looking for an experienced and proactive IT System Operations Engineer (m/f/d) to join our IT Infrastructure team mission is to provide a stable, secure, and high‑performing technical foundation that enables all Homies to work efficiently. In this role, you act as a technical lighthouse, combining hands‑on system administration with the coordination and mentoring of our junior administrators to shape the future of our IT landscape.
YourResponsibilities
- You lead the technical direction and coordination of the IT infrastructure team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- You guide, support, and coach junior administrators to help them reach their full potential and technical proficiency
- You facilitate knowledge transfer within the team and actively promote a culture of continuous professional development
- You plan, operate, and further develop our IT infrastructure to ensure it remains modern, scalable, and efficient
- You administer and optimize the network environment, including LAN, WAN, VPN, VLAN, and firewall configurations
- You manage and enhance the server landscape across both Windows and Linux environment
- You ensure a stable and secure IT operation by maintaining high uptime and system integrity
- You design and implement robust IT security measures to protect the organization from emerging threats
- You oversee monitoring, performance optimization, and incident management to minimize downtime
- You manage relationships with external service providers to ensure high‑quality delivery and cost‑effectiveness
- You contribute to IT projects and take on technical project leadership to drive innovation
- You document and continuously improve IT processes to streamline workflows and maintain high standards of operation
You are a solution‑oriented expert who thrives in a collaborative environment:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field/equivalent professional training
- Several years of proven experience in IT system administration with a track record of handling complex environments
- Technical Core:
Expertise in Networking (LAN, WAN, Routing) - Deep understanding of IT Security (Network‑ & Endpoint Security, Monitoring & Incident Response)
- Proficiency in Virtualization (e.g., Azure Stack HCI or Hyper‑V)
- Strong expertise in cloud services, with a focus on AWS
- Experience in functional leadership, mentoring, and technical project management
- A structured, independent work style combined with strong communication skills and a team‑first mindset.
- The chance to make an impact in a highly motivated team of professionals
- An open‑minded culture ready to incorporate new and creative ideas
- Extensive learning opportunities from our home
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- Hybrid working model: you have the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays in our standard working mode. We are in the office together Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- The possibility to work up to two months per year within Germany or from an EU country
- Up to 30 days paid vacation each year to unwind and recharge
- City mobility with a subsidized public transportation ticket and our eco‑friendly bike leasing program #riding home
- International campus in the heart of Berlin featuring drive‑in bicycle garage, outdoor space and lounge areas, fitness facilities, parent and multi‑faith rooms close to the Berlin S-Bahn train station Landsberger Allee
- Company benefits including a pension scheme, 30 % off the home
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If you want to become part of a thrilling success story – we are looking forward to your application. Please send us your application together with your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date via our career site.
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