German Speaking Network & IT Administrator in Salem!

Ignite; Friedrichshafen; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company bike leasing (JobRad)

Employer-backed pension plan (bAV)

Zusammenfassung

Ignite, located in the Salem region by Lake Constance, Germany, seeks a German-speaking Network & IT Administrator to manage internal networks, Linux servers, and IT security within a hybrid setup (one remote day per week).

You will implement robust network configurations, oversee Linux server landscapes, and support employees with IT issues while ensuring compliance and data protection. UE/NATO citizenship is required for security vetting on client projects.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years managing networks and Linux servers.
• Solid command of Linux environments.
• Experience with LAN/WAN/VPN, firewalls, and security standards (certificates, encryption).
• Fluent German (C2) and functional English (B2+).
• EU/NATO citizenship required for security vetting.

Aufgaben

• Maintain, optimize, and scale internal IT systems and server environments.
• Configure and protect LAN/WAN networks, VPNs, and firewall systems.
• Manage Linux-based server landscapes, user directory permissions, and access controls.
• Drive security patches, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

Kenntnisse

Linux environments

LAN/WAN/VPN

Firewalls & security

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Ausbildung

Higher IT degree

Vocational IT training

Tools

OpenSSH

Firewall software

VPN configuration

Jobbeschreibung

German Speaking Network & IT Administrator (m/f/d)

Location:

Salem region / Lake Constance, Germany (Hybrid – 1 day remote weekly)

We are a self-governed, high-tech software firm based in Lake Constance. We design adaptable, component-driven software tailored for processing, mapping, and analyzing complex spatial data. Global leaders and public organizations across defense, security, and environmental sectors trust our solutions daily.

We are looking for a dedicated German-Speaking Network & IT Administrator (m/f/d) to manage our internal network, Linux server ecosystem, and IT security framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Operations: Maintain, optimize, and scale the company's internal IT systems, network setup, and server environments.
• Network & Security Management: Configure and protect LAN/WAN networks, VPNs, and firewall systems to ensure high performance and data security.
• Linux Administration: Manage Linux-based server landscapes, user directory permissions, and credential access.
• Maintenance & Backups: Drive system rollouts, software updates, security patching, and disaster recovery backup protocols, including internal software platforms.
• Employee Support & Onboarding: Deliver direct IT helpdesk assistance, diagnose technical glitches, and provision devices for new team members.
• Client Project Prep: Configure hardware solutions for client deployments, with occasional on-site installation or maintenance trips (roughly 1–2 times annually).

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Higher education degree, vocational training in IT, or equivalent experience with 3+ years managing networks and Linux servers.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid command of Linux environments (essential), network architectures (LAN/WAN/VPN), firewalls, and security standards (certificates, encryption).
• Work Style: Sharp analytical problem-solving skills, methodical work habits, and a high level of accountability.
• Languages & Clearance: Fluent German (C2/Native) and functional English (B2+). EU/NATO citizenship is mandatory to clear security vetting for sensitive client projects.
• Commute: Based within 45–60 minutes of the Salem office or open to moving nearby (hybrid setup with max. 1 remote day weekly).

Benefits

• Salary & Bonuses: Base salary ranging from €50,000 – €70,000 depending on experience, plus 50% holiday allowance and a €1,000 annual bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: 30 paid vacation days, flexible daily schedules, and a hybrid office model.
• Culture & Impact: Significant autonomy, quick decision-making paths, and direct influence within a growing high-tech niche.
• Perks: Company bike leasing (JobRad) and an employer-backed pension plan (bAV).