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Interim System Administrator

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  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    IT, System
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Temporary
  • Location
    Mainz
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the Microsoft server infrastructure, implementing backup solutions with Veeam, and automating processes while executing technical projects independently.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Responsibility for the stable and secure operation as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the IT infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft server systems.
    • Windows system administration.
    • Ensuring a professional backup and disaster recovery strategy with Veeam.
    • Further development of standardization and automation of administrative processes.
    • Conducting monitoring and performance analyses using PRTG.
    • Independent implementation of technical projects within the team as well as in cross-departmental initiatives.
    • Observation of technological developments and support in standardizing IT processes in the context of healthcare, research, and education.
    • Operation, administration, and further development of the central IT infrastructure.
    • Support in the daily operations of Windows, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud environments.
    • Support and administration of SharePoint, Exchange, and Fax server systems.
    • Analysis, troubleshooting, and sustainable resolution of complex infrastructure issues.
    • Planning and implementation of changes in the infrastructure environment.
    • Ensuring the availability, performance, and operational reliability of the systems.
    • Participation in modernization, migration, and optimization projects.
    • Automation of recurring administrative tasks.
    • Support with security, compliance, and KRITIS requirements.
    • Creation and maintenance of technical documentation as well as knowledge management within the operations team.

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    Our expectations of you

    Qualifications

    • Strong hands-on mentality.
    • In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Server environment (Windows Server 2022 or newer).
    • Good knowledge of virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware, Hyper-V preferred).
    • Knowledge in the field of automation, preferably with Ansible.
    • Basic Linux skills or the willingness to develop and contribute in this area.
    • In-depth expertise in at least 1-2 of the following areas: Windows Server, Virtualization, Automation, Storage Connectivity, Veeam Backup, Monitoring.
    • Ability to work in a team as well as openness to new topics and technologies.
    • Proactive work approach, strong communication skills, and high service orientation.
    • German language skills at level C1 or higher.
    • Very good understanding of Microsoft-based server environments.
    • Knowledge in the areas of Storage, Backup, and Monitoring.
    • Basic understanding of cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
    • Knowledge of Bash and/or Python for administrative tasks.
    • Broad technical interest and high willingness to learn.
    • Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new technologies and systems.
    • Independent and structured way of working.

    Experience

    • Proven experience in the design, operation, and further development of complex Windows Server infrastructures.
    • Experience with backup solutions, ideally Veeam.
    • Experience with Bash and/or Python for administrative scripts.
    • Experience in integrating central storage systems (no storage administration required).
    • Proven experience in operating complex IT infrastructures.
    • IT infrastructure all-round experience.
    • Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware).
    • Experience with Exchange and SharePoint.
    • Experience with fax server solutions.
    • Experience with Veeam or comparable backup solutions.

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    What we offer

    • Start immediately, no later than 01/10/2026.
    • Duration: 6 months.
    • Utilization 5 days/week.
    • Mode: 3 days/week onsite in the Rhine-Main area + 2 days/week remote.
    • Alternatively: 1 week onsite in the Rhine-Main area and then 1 week remote.

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Work-Life-Integration

    Higher Take-Home Pay

    Food & Drink

    Topics You Will Work On

    Job Locations

    • Location Mainz

      Rheinland-Pfalz

      Germany

    About Your Employer

    Michael Page

    Michael Page

    Michael Page International (Germany) GmbH is an established personnel consulting and recruitment company headquartered in DΓΌsseldorf. Founded in 1991 in Germany, it specializes in the placement of specialists and executives.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Recruiting Agency
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Recruitment Agency
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    Interim System Administrator

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    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
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