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
1. Own day-to-day administration of Linux and Windows Server fleets (80-100 servers).
2. Manage enterprise storage at scale with a focus on reliability and performance.
3. Administer and optimize databases, primarily Microsoft SQL Server (some Oracle exposure; PostgreSQL knowledge is advantageous).
4. Enhance network security in a PCI DSS context, including firewalls, network segmentation, and secure connectivity.
5. Drive monitoring, logging, and observability using tools like Splunk (experience with Curator is a bonus).
6. Contribute to hardening and compliance initiatives across security baselines, including PCI DSS and ISO standards.
7. Collaborate with development and production teams for business continuity and fast incident response.
8. Support a virtualized infrastructure (VMware).
Skills & Experience
9. Proficiency in Linux and Windows Server administration.
10. Solid database skills, especially in Microsoft SQL Server, with exposure to Oracle and PostgreSQL.
11. Experience in managing large-scale storage operations.
12. Strong networking fundamentals with a security-first approach.
13. Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices in IT security.
14. Exposure to monitoring and logging platforms like Splunk.
15. Fluent in German for effective collaboration.
16. 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
17. Company bicycle parking.
18. EV charging stations.
19. 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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