Senior System Administrator (m/f/d)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive IT System Operations Engineer (m/f/d) to join our IT Infrastructure team at home24. Our mission is to provide a stable, secure, and high-performing technical foundation that enables all Homies to work efficiently. In this role, you act as a technical lighthouse, combining hands-on system administration with the coordination and mentoring of our junior administrators to shape the future of our IT landscape.

• You lead the technical direction and coordination of the IT infrastructure team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

• You facilitate knowledge transfer within the team and actively promote a culture of continuous professional development
• You plan, operate, and further develop our IT infrastructure to ensure it remains modern, scalable, and efficient
• You administer and optimize the network environment, including LAN, WAN, VPN, VLAN, and firewall configurations
• You manage and enhance the server landscape across both Windows and Linux environment
• You ensure a stable and secure IT operation by maintaining high uptime and system integrity
• You design and implement robust IT security measures to protect the organization from emerging threats
• You oversee monitoring, performance optimization, and incident management to minimize downtime
• You manage relationships with external service providers to ensure high-quality delivery and cost-effectiveness
• You contribute to IT projects and take on technical project leadership to drive innovation
• You document and continuously improve IT processes to streamline workflows and maintain high standards of operation

You are a solution-oriented expert who thrives in a collaborative environment:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field/equivalent professional training
• Several years of proven experience in IT system administration with a track record of handling complex environments
• Technical Core: Expertise in Networking (LAN,WAN,Routing)
• Deep understanding of IT Security (Network- & Endpoint Security, Monitoring & Incident Response)
• Proficiency in Virtualization (e.g., Azure Stack HCI or Hyper-V)
• Strong expertise in cloud services, with a focus on AWS
• Experience in functional leadership, mentoring, and technical project management
• A structured, independent work style combined with strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

If you want to become part of a thrilling success story – we are looking forward to your application. Please send us your application together with your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date via our career site.
 
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home24 SE | Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 3 | 10249 Berlin | Contact: Nadine Scharf

We are home24, the leading home & living e-commerce platform in continental Europe. We are currently active in seven countries. Over 1,000 Homies work together towards a common goal: to create happy homes for everyone and every budget.

How can we reach this goal? With an assortment of over 250,000 pieces of furniture and accessories from more than 1,000 suppliers, we offer the perfect addition to any living space combined with the comfort of being able to shop from anywhere.

What makes us proud to be Homies? We are pioneers in our market who seamlessly combine technology and creativity. We utilize data to provide personalized recommendations, tips and inspiration for every home.

At home24, we strive to deliver a superior assortment of products and the best service. To do this, we need fresh ideas, 100% motivation, and dedication to our company mission. We always have a space at our table for service-minded individuals who are passionate about digitization and modern living.