
Senior IT System Engineer
DATAGROUP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Rostock • Germany
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Job Level
About the role
- Independently analyze and resolve faults in various applications on Windows and Linux servers
- Evaluate and interpret event logs, logfiles and system messages
- Perform and analyze network traces (e.g., using Wireshark) to identify performance or communication issues
- Work closely with business units, developers and external partners to investigate the root causes of complex incidents
- Plan and execute maintenance tasks such as patching, certificate replacement or configuration adjustments
- Maintain and document system environments and troubleshooting processes
- Actively contribute to the development and automation of infrastructure and monitoring solutions
- Support the rollout of new systems and technical migration projects
Requirements
- Completed vocational training or degree in IT, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructures, particularly Windows and Linux servers (including services, networking, protocols)
- Practical experience in application troubleshooting and working with logs and trace tools
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSL/TLS)
- Confident handling of certificates, patch management and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with monitoring and ticketing systems (e.g., Zabbix, CheckMK, Jira, USU)
- Good communication skills and an analytical mindset
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
- Very good German language skills; good English language skills
- For assignments within the German public sector, a security clearance according to SÜ1 or SÜ2 is required. Candidates must be willing to undergo this procedure.
Benefits
- Job security – a permanent employment contract
- Maximum work–life balance – remote work possible up to 100% by arrangement
- Flexibility – work from home or at one of our DATAGROUP locations
- Top equipment – choice of technical equipment, modern offices with ergonomic workstations
- Health perks – subsidy for work glasses, bike leasing, regular vitamins and support for sports offerings
- Skip the traffic – Deutschlandticket for €37
- Successful onboarding – personal and professional onboarding and feel‑good management
- Growth – we plan your career development together and support you with free training opportunities
- You matter to us – various benefits, company breakfasts, celebrations and team events for fun and team cohesion
- Approachable – high appreciation as well as short communication and decision‑making paths
- In the heart of the city – central office location with the best view over Rostock and truly (!!!) great coffee
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
application troubleshootingnetwork protocolsTCP/IPHTTP/SDNSSSL/TLSPowerShellBashpatch managementautomation
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical mindsetindependent workingstructured workingsolution-oriented
Certifications
security clearance SÜ1security clearance SÜ2