Senior Database & System Administrator

Planet Pharma; Magdeburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured onboarding and professional

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Database & Systems Administrator to join its IT Infrastructure team in Germany. The role focuses on maintaining enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, IT security, and supporting strategic technology initiatives in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage SQL Server and Oracle databases, coordinate data warehouse and reporting solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement of core IT services while ensuring

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Strong experience with database administration: MS SQL Server, Oracle, Data Warehouse.
• Experience with VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.
• Fluent German and good English communication.
• Ability to work independently and with stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Manage, monitor, maintain, and optimise enterprise database environments and supporting hardware.
• Administer and support database technologies, primarily Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Coordinate and maintain data warehouse and reporting solutions, including associated integrations and interfaces.
• Support and administer virtualized infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to the management and continuous improvement of core IT infrastructure services.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead infrastructure and systems-related projects.
• Provide technical support and escalation across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support activities.
• Evaluate and improve system performance, availability, resilience, and security.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance standards, data protection requirements, and regulated industry expectations.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

English communication

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

SQL Server

Oracle Database

Data Warehouse

Linux

GCP

Citrix

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Database & Systems Administrator

Location: Germany (Hybrid/On-site)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a leading international pharmaceutical manufacturer in the search for an experienced Senior Database & Systems Administrator to join its growing IT Infrastructure team.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical business systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The successful individual will be responsible for database administration, systems infrastructure, virtualization platforms, IT security, and supporting strategic technology initiatives across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned infrastructure professional looking to work in a complex enterprise environment where reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, maintain, and optimise enterprise database environments and supporting hardware.
• Administer and support database technologies, primarily Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Coordinate and maintain data warehouse and reporting solutions, including associated integrations and interfaces.
• Support and administer virtualized infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to the management and continuous improvement of core IT infrastructure services.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead infrastructure and systems-related projects.
• Provide technical support and escalation across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support activities.
• Evaluate and improve system performance, availability, resilience, and security.
• Create and maintain technical documentation in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance standards, data protection requirements, and regulated industry expectations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience with database administration, including:
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle Database
  • Data Warehouse technologies
• Proven experience managing and supporting server and infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • VMware
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • DHCP
• Experience with one or more of the following would be advantageous:
  • Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Google Workspace
  • Citrix
  • Backup & Recovery solutions
  • Network Administration
  • GMP-regulated environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Fluent German language skills and good English communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role within a stable and growing global organisation.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with modern enterprise technologies.
• Exposure to complex infrastructure projects and digital transformation initiatives.
• Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment with long-term career prospects.
• Work within a highly innovative and mission-critical manufacturing environment.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Database Administrator, or Platform Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d be pleased to discuss this confidential opportunity with you.