Senior IT System Engineer, Waalre / IT Infrastructure

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Tobacco Service B.V.; Waalre; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

4% yearly-end bonus allowance

Job summary

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is seeking a Senior IT System Engineer to own and optimize our multi-vendor enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. You will collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure availability, security, and performance of critical systems in a hybrid setup.

The role focuses on Windows/Linux administration, VMware vSphere, network and security technologies, and cloud services (Azure, Office 365).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise network technologies.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, multi‑vendor environments.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Administering and supporting enterprise Windows Server and Linux infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Maintaining enterprise server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (ESXi/VMware), including clusters, high availability, and disaster recovery environments.
• Managing cloud infrastructure and security in Microsoft Azure and Office 365, including identity management and resource optimization.
• Managing network infrastructure and architecture, including switches, firewalls, routers, LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, and Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) to support zero trust and secure access.
• Implementing security best practices, patch management, and endpoint and identity protection, supporting audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring system performance and capacity, evaluating new technologies, and maintaining documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.

Skills

Windows Server

Fortinet/Juniper

VMware vSphere

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Azure AD Entra ID

Zscaler

Job description

Location: Waalre, Netherlands

Working hours: Full-time

Work model: Hybrid — 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking to take ownership of a complex, multi-vendor IT environment? Do you want to shape secure, scalable systems across on-premises and cloud? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Senior IT System Engineer, you will be part of our IT Infrastructure team and play an important role in implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. You will work closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure the availability, security, performance, and scalability of the systems and services that support business operations. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a complex, multi-vendor environment and grow your infrastructure expertise in an international organization.

What your day will look like

• Administering and supporting enterprise Windows Server and Linux infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Maintaining enterprise server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure (ESXi/VMware), including clusters, high availability, and disaster recovery environments.
• Managing cloud infrastructure and security in Microsoft Azure and Office 365, including identity management and resource optimization.
• Managing network infrastructure and architecture, including switches, firewalls, and routers, LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, and Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) to support zero trust and secure access.
• Implementing security best practices, patch management, and endpoint and identity protection, supporting audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring system performance and capacity, evaluating new technologies, and maintaining documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of experience with Windows Server environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise network technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-vendor environments.
• The ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• The ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Working at STG & What to expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role — you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from €70,000 to €90,000, corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Incentives and Benefits:

• The package also includes8% holiday allowance and 4% yearly-end bonus allowance.

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Our recruitment process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you'll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps.

• Recruiter screen
• Interview with the hiring manager
• Technical interview
• Final Peer + Leadership Interview

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.