Solution Architect Core Services

q.beyond ibérica; España; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Company healthcare program

Internal development programs

Flexible work location including home‑

Job summary

q.beyond ibérica S.L. seeks a Solution Architect Core Services to own the target architecture for Managed Core Infrastructure and lead large-scale Windows and Linux environments. You will shape standards, drive automation with PowerShell and Ansible, and collaborate with customers and internal teams.

The role covers hybrid identity, Azure foundation, MECM deployment, and 24x7 operation design, with a focus on ITIL-aligned managed services and secure architecture.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or comparable qualification.
• Strong communication skills for customer-facing roles.
• Experience in core/infrastructure architecture or leading teams (MSP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own target architecture, standards and baselines for Managed Core Infrastructure.
• Ensure standardised builds, patching, hardening, and monitoring for Windows/Linux.
• Lead identity and access management including hybrid Entra ID setup.
• Design virtualisation and private cloud architecture with Azure integration.
• Oversee deployment, security, MECM-based patching and Azure foundation tasks.
• Act as technical contact in projects, handle escalations and mentor colleagues.

Skills

German/English language

Architecture mindset

Customer-facing communication

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Job description

BRINGING FORCES TOGETHER. REALIZING DIGITALIZATION.

Work with us - a leading provider in Cloud, SAP, Microsoft, and software development - and shape future-proof IT solutions for our corporate clients.

Digitize the German midmarket with us as a Solution Architect Core Services

LAY FOUNDATIONS. ENSURE EFFICIENCY.

Your Tasks

• Architecture & standards: Own the target architecture, standards and versioned baselines for our Managed Core Infrastructure (platform, not applications), and approve any deviations.
• OS & server platform: Standardised builds, hardening, patching and monitoring for Windows and Linux (SLES, RHEL, Ubuntu), automated with SUSE Manager, Ansible and PowerShell.
• Identity & access: Active Directory (GPO, AD FS, PKI, KMS) and hybrid identity with Entra ID (Connect, Conditional Access, MFA), including PAM and least-privilege RBAC.
• Virtualisation & hybrid cloud: Architecture of the virtualisation and private cloud platform and hybrid operation with Azure, working closely with the VM team.
• Core services: DNS, DHCP, NPS, file and print services (ACL, DFS) and the Microsoft SQL Server platform, with enough networking know-how to integrate these end-to-end.
• Deployment & security: Software deployment and patching with MECM, certificate management, server security and the standardised Azure foundation (subscriptions, RBAC, backup).
• Customers & operations: Act as the key technical contact in projects, transitions and pre-sales together with the Service Master, design for reliable 24x7 operation (ITIL), handle technical escalations and mentor colleagues.

FEELING SATISFACTION. ENJOYING ADVANTAGES.

What We Offer

• Continue your journey: Expand your professional horizons and explore exciting internal development opportunities and a wide range of training programs.
• Experience the difference: Receive respect and appreciation from your colleagues and take advantage of the diverse offerings of our diversity management.
• Look into the future: Work with the latest technologies and the constant innovations
• Find the balance: Benefit from our mix of trust-based working hours and flexible work location (including home office) for a great work-life integration.
• Feel well taken care of: We provide you a company healthcare program.
• Unplug and relax: 30 days of vacation

Use Skills. Create Something New.

WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU:

• Background: A degree in computer science or a comparable qualification, plus several years in core and server infrastructure, including time in an architecture or lead role (ideally at a managed service provider).
• Expert knowledge:Windows Server and Active Directory (GPO, AD FS, PKI, KMS, DNS/DHCP/NPS) Hybrid identity with Entra ID (Conditional Access, MFA, PAM, RBAC) Azure foundation and IaaS (subscriptions, RBAC, backup, networking, governance)
• Solid knowledge:Linux fleet operation (SLES, RHEL, Ubuntu) Virtualisation and private cloud, including hybrid operation with Azure Networking (routing, firewall, VPN, Azure networking) MECM for deployment and patch management Microsoft SQL Server at platform level
• Automation: Strong PowerShell and Ansible skills (configuration as code).
• Mindset: You think in standards, least privilege and clear boundaries between platform and application, and you have experience designing ITIL-based managed services.
• Communication: You explain complex topics clearly and present confidently to customers and decision-makers.
• Personality: Hands‑on, team-oriented and ready to take ownership.
• Languages: Very good German and/or English (B2–C1), since the role is customer-facing.

BUNDLING FORCES. MAKING DIGITALIZATION A REALITY.

We are looking for people who are committed to contributing their expertise and personality to achieve the best for our customers. People like you who want more - and expect more.

FIND YOUR INTERFACE AT Q.BEYOND

q.beyond AG stands for successful digitalization. As one of the leading IT service providers in Germany, we have our own certified data centers and support companies in finding, implementing and operating the best digital solutions for their business. With extensive expertise in the areas of cloud, SAP, Microsoft, data intelligence, security and software development, our strong team of 1,100 employees guides our medium-sized customers safely through the digital transformation. q.beyond has locations throughout Germany as well as in Latvia, Spain and India.

q.beyond ibérica S.L.