Senior Information Technology Administrator

Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer / Senior IT Administrator (m/f/d)

Focus: Network, Azure, AKS, IT Operations

Location: Rostock, Germany (hybrid)

What this role is for

We are strengthening our IT Operations. The goal is simple: secure, reliable infrastructure that keeps our office and cloud services running without drama.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day network operations (switches, routers, VPN, segmentation where needed)
• Administer and harden firewall systems, including rule sets, reviews, and change discipline
• Operate and improve Azure services, including governance basics (identity, access, policies, cost visibility)
• Run and evolve AKS operations (availability, upgrades, monitoring, security baselines)
• Keep office IT stable (PCs, printers, peripherals, standard setups, troubleshooting)
• Plan and execute infrastructure changes and rollouts with clear documentation and low risk
• Improve operational hygiene: patching, backups, access reviews, asset tracking, and runbooks

What “good” looks like in this role

• Systems are predictable. Changes are controlled and documented.
• Incidents get handled calmly, with root cause fixes instead of recurring workarounds.
• Security is not a side project. It is part of daily operations.

What you bring

• 5 to 10 years of hands on experience in IT infrastructure and operations
• Strong practical background in network administration and firewall management
• Solid experience with Azure , and real operational exposure to AKS (not just "touched it")
• Comfort with office hardware and user facing IT operations when needed
• A clean working style: documentation, ticket discipline, clear handovers
• A service mindset without people pleasing. You protect uptime and security first.
• You can work independently and you can collaborate without noise

Nice to have

• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation (Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell)
• Experience with monitoring and logging setups in cloud and Kubernetes environments
• Familiarity with security frameworks and practical hardening approaches

How we work

• Flat communication. Clear ownership. Fast decisions when facts are on the table.
• We prefer simple solutions that stay stable over clever setups that break.
• Hybrid work is possible. Some topics require on-site presence in Rostock.

What we offer

• A role with real ownership in a growing IT Ops team
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours
• Competitive salary and benefits
• An environment where reliability and clarity matter more than hype