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

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential public-sector technology organization seeking a System Engineer for Microsoft Infrastructure. In this role, you will implement, operate, and develop modern Microsoft-based environments, working on everything from technical deployment and administration to complex transformation and architecture projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Installing, configuring, administering, and migrating IT systems within Microsoft ecosystems
• Analyzing technical requirements and developing appropriate infrastructure solutions
• Performing changes, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Participating in IT projects and taking ownership of technical work packages
• Optimizing existing infrastructures and supporting the introduction of new technologies
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, concepts, and operational materials
• Supporting rollouts and ongoing operational activities
• Coordinating technical tasks and liaising with stakeholders and project teams
• Ensuring quality, documentation standards, and sustainable operations
• For senior profiles: designing IT solutions and architectures

What We're Looking For

Our client is hiring for multiple experience levels—from junior to senior professionals. You don't need to meet every qualification listed; what matters is that your background aligns with one of these levels.

Core qualifications:

• Practical experience working with Microsoft environments or comparable infrastructure technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization)
• Knowledge of installation, configuration, administration, and operation of IT systems
• Familiarity with automation and scripting, particularly PowerShell
• Understanding of monitoring, backup, and high-availability concepts is advantageous
• Interest in developing modern Microsoft infrastructures and tackling challenging technical issues
• Experience with IT processes, ideally ITIL
• Structured, solution-oriented work style with ability to handle technical tasks independently
• Strong analytical skills and enjoyment of solving complex problems
• Experience creating technical concepts and documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Very good German language skills and good English proficiency
• Willingness to undergo security clearance (SÜ2)

For experienced profiles:

• Experience in complex IT projects, architecture, consulting, or technical project leadership
• Ability to translate requirements into viable technical solutions and architectures

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

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and schedule an initial screening call. If there's a strong fit, we'll submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our recruitment process to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

This is a permanent position based in Mainz with flexible working arrangements. You'll work alongside experienced IT specialists and interdisciplinary project teams on demanding Microsoft infrastructures in the public sector, where stability, security, and availability are paramount.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and qualifications.

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