IT Systems & Platform Engineer (f/m/d)

Eleqtron; Siegen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Team events

Development opportunities

Wellness package

Moving benefits

Modern workplace

Job summary

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers. We seek an IT Systems & Platform Engineer to join the Siegen IT team. This hands-on role focuses on operating cloud infrastructure, development platforms, monitoring systems, and secure access environments.

You will own operational execution within our IT strategy, contribute technical expertise, and help build modern IT capabilities, including automation, documentation, and disaster recovery readiness.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in IT, cloud, systems, or platform engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain cloud infrastructure, identity systems, and endpoint management platforms (Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot).
• Support engineering and development platforms, including SolidWorks, 3DEXPERIENCE, CST Studio Suite, COMSOL, GitLab, CI/CD environments, and engineering license servers, ensuring reliability, security, and usability.
• Support secure access technologies, including Microsoft Global Secure Access, Zero Trust initiatives, and connectivity validation across internal and client environments.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting and contribute to improving system reliability, visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain documentation, support disaster recovery readiness, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our IT environment.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Entra ID

Intune

Windows Autopilot

GitLab

CI/CD

Grafana

Prometheus

Zero Trust

Azure Monitor

GitHub

MFA

SSO

Conditional Access

PowerShell

Bash

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Ownership

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Entra ID

Intune

Windows Autopilot

GitLab

GitHub

CI/CD platforms

Grafana

Prometheus

Zero Trust

Job description

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an IT Systems & Platform Engineer (f/m/d) to join our IT team in Siegen. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting and operating our cloud infrastructure, engineering platforms, monitoring systems, development platforms, and secure access environments.

The role operates within a defined IT strategy and governance framework. You will take ownership of operational execution, contribute technical expertise, and play a key role in building modern IT capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain cloud infrastructure, identity systems, and endpoint management platforms( Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot)
• Support engineering and development platforms, including SolidWorks, 3DEXPERIENCE, CST Studio Suite, COMSOL, GitLab, CI/CD environments, and engineering license servers, ensuring reliability, security, and usability
• Support secure access technologies, including Microsoft Global Secure Access, Zero Trust initiatives, and connectivity validation across internal and client environments

• Automate operational tasks using scripting and contribute to improving system reliability, visibility, and operational efficiency

• Maintain documentation, support disaster recovery readiness, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our IT environment

Required Skills:

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in IT, cloud, systems, or platform engineering

• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.

• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and routing basics)

• Experience with identity and access management concepts (MFA, SSO, Conditional Access)

• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell or Bash)

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational tasks

• Strong documentation and organizational skills, with a structured, disciplined, and reliable approach to technical work.

Nice to Have:

• Microsoft certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, SC-900, MD-102, SC-300)

• Experience with GitLab, GitHub, or CI/CD platforms

• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, Grafana, or Prometheus

• Experience with Microsoft Global Secure Access or Zero Trust solutions

• Exposure to engineering or research environments

• Experience with infrastructure automation or Infrastructure-as-Code concepts

• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery processes

Why Join Us:

• Work in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment at the forefront of deep tech

• Gain direct exposure to IT leadership, strategy, and decision-making in a fast-growing technology environment

• Take on a hands-on role with genuine impact, helping protect and enable advanced research and engineering

• Be part of building a modern, secure IT environment from the ground up

What You Can Expect from eleQtron:

• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.
• Flexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules.
• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the game.
• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members' needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.
• Wellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being.
• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus.
• At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications.
• Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms.