IT System Operations Engineer (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. Your Responsibilities You lead the technical direction and coordination of the IT infrastructure team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals You guide, support, and coach junior administrators to help them reach their full potential and technical proficiency 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 Your Profile 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. What we offer you Your impact The chance to make an impact in a highly motivated team of professionals An open‑minded culture ready to incorporate new and creative ideas Your growth Extensive learning opportunities from our home24 academy and external partners Room for growth and development within your role through regular feedback rounds Your path Hybrid working model: you have the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays in our standard working mode. We are in the office together Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays The possibility to work up to two months per year within Germany or from an EU country Up to 30 days paid vacation each year to unwind and recharge City mobility with a subsidized public transportation ticket and our eco‑friendly bike leasing program #ridinghome Your second home International campus in the heart of Berlin featuring drive‑in bicycle garage, outdoor space and lounge areas, fitness facilities, parent and multi‑faith rooms close to the Berlin S-Bahn train station Landsberger Allee Company benefits including a pension scheme, 30 % off the home24 assortment, and employee discounts at partner organizations You want to learn more about our home24 company culture and what it is like to be a homie? Follow @teamhome24 on Instagram 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. Your home is surely filled with furniture of varying materials and styles. The same is true for home24 as an employer. We celebrate the diversity of the people who work with us. Be who you are and feel welcome to #makeyourselfathome24 You can find all job offers on our career site! home24 SE | Otto‑Ostrowski‑Straße 3 | 10249 Berlin | Contact: Nadine Scharf #J-18808-Ljbffr home24 SE