(Senior) System Engineer (all genders) – Microsoft Infrastructure

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential public-sector IT organization seeking a System Engineer to join their Microsoft infrastructure team in Mainz. In this role, you will:

• Implement, operate, and continuously develop Microsoft-based infrastructure environments
• Install, configure, administer, and migrate IT systems in production settings
• Analyze technical requirements and develop appropriate solutions
• Execute changes, testing cycles, and troubleshooting activities
• Participate in IT projects and take ownership of technical work packages
• Optimize existing infrastructures and support the introduction of new technologies
• Create and maintain technical documentation, concepts, and operational procedures
• Support rollouts and day-to-day operations
• Coordinate technical tasks and align with customers, teams, and stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards, comprehensive documentation, and sustainable operations
• For senior-level candidates: Design and architect IT solutions and infrastructure frameworks

What We're Looking For

Our client welcomes candidates at multiple experience levels—from emerging professionals to seasoned engineers. You don't need to meet every criterion; what matters is that your profile aligns with one of their defined career levels.

• Practical to extensive professional experience with Microsoft environments or comparable infrastructure technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization)
• Knowledge of automation and scripting, particularly PowerShell; familiarity with monitoring, backup, and high-availability concepts is advantageous
• Experience installing, configuring, administering, and operating IT systems
• Interest in evolving modern Microsoft infrastructures and tackling demanding technical challenges
• Familiarity with IT processes, ideally ITIL
• Structured, solution-oriented work style with the ability to handle technical tasks independently
• Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for solving complex problems
• Experience creating technical concepts and documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Very good German language skills and good English proficiency
• For senior profiles: Experience in complex IT projects, architecture, consulting, or technical project leadership; ability to translate requirements into robust technical solutions and architectures
• Willingness to undergo security clearance (SÜ2)

Core technologies: Windows Server 2016–2025, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, server operations, virtualization, backup and recovery, monitoring, ITIL, BSI/ISO 27001, 2nd to 3rd-level support, troubleshooting, deployment, patch management, automation, infrastructure design, datacenter architecture, requirements analysis.

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will screen your application and arrange an initial conversation to understand your background and goals. If there's mutual interest, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly; all communication flows through our recruiting team to ensure a professional, coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for the German market and your experience level.

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