German Speaking Network & IT Administrator in Salem!

German Speaking Network & IT Administrator (m/f/d)

Location: Salem region / Lake Constance Germany (Hybrid 1 day remote weekly)

We are a self-governed high-tech software firm based in Lake Constance. We design adaptable component-driven software tailored for processing mapping and analyzing complex spatial data. Global leaders and public organizations across defense security and environmental sectors trust our solutions daily.

We are looking for a dedicated German-Speaking Network & IT Administrator (m/f/d) to manage our internal network Linux server ecosystem and IT security framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Operations: Maintain optimize and scale the companys internal IT systems network setup and server environments.
  
• Network & Security Management: Configure and protect LAN/WAN networks VPNs and firewall systems to ensure high performance and data security.
  
• Linux Administration: Manage Linux-based server landscapes user directory permissions and credential access.
  
• Maintenance & Backups: Drive system rollouts software updates security patching and disaster recovery backup protocols including internal software platforms.
  
• Employee Support & Onboarding: Deliver direct IT helpdesk assistance diagnose technical glitches and provision devices for new team members.
  
• Client Project Prep: Configure hardware solutions for client deployments with occasional on-site installation or maintenance trips (roughly 12 times annually).
  

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Higher education degree vocational training in IT or equivalent experience with 3 years managing networks and Linux servers.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Solid command of Linux environments (essential) network architectures (LAN/WAN/VPN) firewalls and security standards (certificates encryption).
  
• Work Style: Sharp analytical problem-solving skills methodical work habits and a high level of accountability.
  
• Languages & Clearance: Fluent German (C2/Native) and functional English (B2). EU/NATO citizenship is mandatory to clear security vetting for sensitive client projects.
  
• Commute: Based within 4560 minutes of the Salem office or open to moving nearby (hybrid setup with max. 1 remote day weekly).
  

Benefits

• Salary & Bonuses: Base salary ranging fromdepending on experience plus 50% holiday allowance and a 1000 annual bonus.
  
• Work-Life Balance: 30 paid vacation days flexible daily schedules and a hybrid office model.
  
• Culture & Impact: Significant autonomy quick decision-making paths and direct influence within a growing high-tech niche.
  
• Perks: Company bike leasing (JobRad) and an employer-backed pension plan (bAV).