German Speaking Network & IT Administrator in Salem!
Eco Plus Solutions AB Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · €50K–€70K/yr
Business Consulting and Services · 2-10 employees
About the role
The administrator will manage internal network infrastructure, Linux server environments, and IT security frameworks. They are also responsible for providing IT helpdesk support, performing system updates, and configuring hardware for client projects.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in network and Linux server administration along with fluent German and functional English skills. Applicants are required to hold EU or NATO citizenship to qualify for security vetting.
Benefits
Full description
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 company's 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 1–2 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 45–60 minutes of the Salem office or open to moving nearby (hybrid setup with max. 1 remote day weekly).
Benefits
- Salary & Bonuses: Base salary ranging from €50,000 – €70,000 depending on experience, plus 50% holiday allowance and a €1,000 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).
