System Engineer – Cloud Migration (M/F/D)

First insights

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with deep expertise in cloud migration and infrastructure management to join our growing IT team. This role is pivotal in assessing on‑premises environments, crafting migration plans, and execution of cloud transitions to Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for working within cross‑functional teams, optimizing workloads, and ensuring secure, high‑performance environments in the cloud. If you thrive on technical deep dives, love tackling new challenges, and are always hungry to explore what’s next in tech — we want to hear from you.

That’s What It’s About

• Execute cloud migration projects using Azure Migrate and related tools, including rehosting, re‑platforming, and refactoring strategies.
• Assess on‑premises infrastructure to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration roadmaps.
• Deploy and manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Application Gateways, and enterprise‑scale landing zones.
• Migrate virtual machines, databases, and file shares with minimal downtime, ensuring issue resolution during replication, configuration, and post‑migration phases.
• Optimize workloads for cost‑efficiency, scalability, and performance using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and auto‑scaling.
• Create and maintain comprehensive migration playbooks, runbooks, and progress reporting for stakeholders.
• Stay current with Azure platform updates and recommend innovative tools or process improvements.
• Provide post‑migration technical support, ensuring environments remain secure, resilient, and compliant with best practices.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders of all levels.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and maintain a detail‑oriented mindset.

This is you

• You have 3+ years of experience in system engineering or cloud infrastructure roles.
• You have proven hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially in cloud migration projects.
• You have strong expertise in on‑premises technologies such as VMware vCenter, Hyper‑V, Windows & Linux administration, and Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, GPO, DC).
• You have solid experience with Azure services including VMs, Update Manager, SQL Servers, NSGs, vNETs, Application Gateways, ExpressRoute, VPNs, Storage Accounts, and Azure Monitor.
• You are familiar with VMware HCX and tools like Azure Migrate.
• You have experience with cloud governance and security using Defender 365, Entra ID, and Firewall configurations.
• You have excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written (German is a plus).

Perks you’ll love

• Hybrid work culture with flexibility between office and home
• Work remotely from anywhere in the EU for up to 6 weeks per year
• JobTicket for public transportation in Cologne
• Development support: certifications covered + €2,000 annual conference budget
• Childcare support and company pension plan for your long‑term well‑being
• Choose your preferred work setup: MacOS or Windows
• Access to leading AI tools: work with the tools that suit you best, including ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, and more