Senior System Administrator – Internal IT (m/w/d)

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Behind every great product is a great internal IT organization. To keep our teams productive, secure, and focused on what matters most, we rely on a modern, high-performing IT environment. We're looking for an experienced, hands-on IT professional with strong technical expertise, a pragmatic approach, and a passion for continuously improving infrastructure, automation, and the employee experience.

As our Senior System Administrator, you will play a key role in operating, maintaining, and continuously improving our internal IT environment. This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Berlin office at Chausseestraße, where you'll provide hands-on support, manage our workplace infrastructure, and ensure our systems remain secure, scalable, and reliable. 

This is a role for someone who enjoys thinking strategically while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day operations. From end-user support and endpoint management to networking, infrastructure, automation, and security, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our entire IT landscape.

You'll be the go-to technical contact for internal IT, help establish and improve processes, drive continuous improvements, and step in wherever your expertise is needed.

What You’ll Do

• Operativer Betrieb und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung unserer internen IT-Infrastruktur und Services

• Operate, maintain, and continuously improve our internal IT infrastructure and services

• Provide high-quality IT support to employees (hardware, software, account administration, access management, and workplace support)

• Manage Windows and macOS endpoints, from provisioning and configuration to ongoing maintenance

• Administer user accounts, permissions, and identity and access management (IAM)

• Maintain and further develop our network infrastructure

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure issues

• Automate recurring administrative tasks and operational workflows

• Strengthen our security posture by implementing and improving technical security controls and best practices

• Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners

• Evaluate, introduce, and leverage modern technologies, including AI-powered tools that improve automation, operational efficiency, and employee productivity

What We're Looking For

Several years of hands-on experience in systems administration, internal IT, or IT infrastructure

Strong expertise in administering both Windows and macOS environments

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g. DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP) and IT security best practices 

Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Experience with endpoint management and end-user IT support

Interest in modern AI-powered tools for IT operations, automation, and productivity

A pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach to problem solving 

A strong service mindset with excellent communication skills

Professional proficiency in English

German language skills are a plus

Our Tech Stack

You'll work with technologies including:

• Google Workspace and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Atlassian (Jira and Confluence) and Slack

• Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti UniFi

• Windows and macOS

• ManageEngine for endpoint and device management

• Modern AI tools that enhance productivity and automate IT operations

• A high-impact role with significant ownership and autonomy

• The opportunity to shape and influence our internal IT strategy and technology landscape

• Broad technical exposure across infrastructure, networking, security, cloud services, and end-user computing

• Close collaboration with talented, cross-functional teams in a technology-driven organization

• Fast decision-making, minimal bureaucracy, and a pragmatic, execution-focused culture

• A modern on-site workplace in the heart of Berlin