IT Systems Administrator

Germany - Stuttgart

Posted : 15 / 10 / 2025

Salary : €80K to €85K per Year

ID : 36678_BH

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We are representing a leading technology company in a search for an IT Systems Administrator with a focus on security. Located in Dettingen, near Stuttgart, this permanent full-time role offers a hybrid working pattern with the potential for remote work flexibility. The salary ranges from €70,000 to €90,000 depending on experience. Fluent German is a requirement, while proficiency in English is beneficial for internal and global interactions.

The Opportunity

Join a mission-critical IT / Development function supporting high-volume industrial production. As an IT Systems Administrator, you will manage a large, mixed Windows / Linux estate processing terabytes of data daily and supporting 80-100 servers. Your responsibilities will directly contribute to ensuring production continuity and data security in a PCI DSS environment. You'll work within a collaborative team, reporting to the Head of Development & IT, in close cooperation with production and management stakeholders. The working environment is stable, pragmatic, DevOps-minded, and supported by leadership that shields the team from external distractions.

Role Overview

Own day-to-day administration of Linux and Windows Server fleets (80-100 servers).

Manage enterprise storage at scale with a focus on reliability and performance.

Administer and optimize databases, primarily Microsoft SQL Server (some Oracle exposure; PostgreSQL knowledge is advantageous).

Enhance network security in a PCI DSS context, including firewalls, network segmentation, and secure connectivity.

Drive monitoring, logging, and observability using tools like Splunk (experience with Curator is a bonus).

Contribute to hardening and compliance initiatives across security baselines, including PCI DSS and ISO standards.

Collaborate with development and production teams for business continuity and fast incident response.

Support a virtualized infrastructure (VMware).

Skills & Experience

Proficiency in Linux and Windows Server administration.

Solid database skills, especially in Microsoft SQL Server, with exposure to Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Experience in managing large-scale storage operations.

Strong networking fundamentals with a security-first approach.

Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices in IT security.

Exposure to monitoring and logging platforms like Splunk.

Fluent in German for effective collaboration.

Nice-to-have skills include experience in high-volume production settings, familiarity with Curator and PostgreSQL, a background in scripting / automation, and additional security certifications.

Benefits & Perks

Company bicycle parking.

EV charging stations.

Complimentary beverages and fruit.

To Apply

Please submit your CV in German or English, along with your availability, salary expectations, and a concise summary of your relevant experience in security, server management, database administration, and networking.

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