Senior System Administrator & Onsite Lead (m/f/d)

We are looking for a:n hands-on Senior System Administrator:in, who acts as a technical onsite lead for our Berlin office. You are the central contact person for IT on site, secure a smooth operation, drive improvements actively and act as an important interface between IT and business. Since our Head of Office IT works remotely, this role brings a high degree of ownership, visibility and design space. Your tasks: Central contact person for IT topics on site and representation of IT interests to internal stakeholders. Takeover of the 2nd level support as well as independent processing of escalations. Administration and continuous development of our Microsoft 365 environment (Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive). Support the server infrastructure and virtualization environments as well as selected third-party tools. Responsible management of IT projects, from conception to rollout (e.g. security, automation, tool introductions). Control of external service providers and maintenance of a clear and current system documentation. Identification and implementation of automation and AI-based solutions to increase efficiency. Step by step take over onsite leadership tasks such as mentoring, coordination and support during onboarding.

A completed IT training or a comparable qualification with a sound technical basis. At least 5 years of professional experience in IT system administration or in a comparable senior IT role. Very good practical experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud-first environments. Practical experience with server infrastructure and virtualization (Windows Server, Linux, VMware and/or Hyper‐V), combined with solid network bases (LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP) and the ability to independently troubleshoot. Funded understanding of IT security principles, including Endpoint Protection, Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Patch Management, as well as responsibility for local security issues such as access reviews, endpoint compliance and coordination of external audits. Proactive, structured operation and secure action in an environment with high self-responsibility. Loadability also in dynamic situations as well as pronounced communication and social competence in handling technical and non-technical stakeholders. Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German. Ready to work at the Berlin office for at least two days a week. Nice to have: Experience with AI-based productivity or automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot Studio, Claude Code or comparable). First experience in a (formal or informal) lead or team lead role, for example through mentoring or team-wide coordination. Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300). Experience in a scale-up or a medium-sized, international company in which self-initiative and adaptability are required.

Coffee and free fruit in the office are great, and yes, we have. But let's be honest, it doesn't really matter. At softgarden we live an open corporate culture in which... work depends on private life and not vice versa fair communication and feedback are not just any buzzwords flexible working hours and home office are of course But, of course, we also have the other... Public Transport Ticket or Job Bicycle Occupational pension Corporate Benefits Access 30 days holiday with a 5 days week Beneficiary Wellpass membership A gift for your birthday and company anniversary Modern hardware (Mac or Windows – your choice) Team events like our Christmas celebrations, our organized lunch and after-work drinks A great central office in Berlin at the Zoo Does that sound like you? Then we look forward to hearing from you about the online application form. .