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

Working at softgarden means constantly rethinking recruiting. As one of the leading providers for recruiting solutions, we bring companies and applicants together, quickly and easily. With our unique softgarden feedback solution, employer branding strategies are optimised and employee evaluations are presented transparently. Together with 180 employees, softgarden stands for an open company culture in which everyone motivates, listens and trusts. We are proud of our team cohesion and are looking for new colleagues to support our mission to modernise recruiting. Aufgaben We're looking for a hands-on Senior System Administrator who will act as the onsite technical lead for our Berlin office. You'll be the day-to-day face of IT on the ground, ensuring smooth operations, driving improvements, and acting as a key link between IT and the business.

As our Head of Office IT works remotely, this role comes with a high level of ownership and visibility. Your responsibilities include: Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for IT and represent IT interests toward internal stakeholders. Provide 2nd-level support and manage escalations end-to-end. Administer and continuously improve our Microsoft 365 environment (Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive). Manage server infrastructure and virtualisation environments as well as selected third‑party tools. Lead IT projects independently, from scoping to rollout (e.g. security, automation, tooling). Coordinate external service providers and maintain clear system documentation. Identify and implement automation and AI-supported solutions to improve efficiency. Gradually take on onsite leadership tasks such as mentoring, coordination, and onboarding support.

Profil Completed IT training or a comparable qualification, with a solid technical foundation. 5+ years of experience in IT system administration or in a senior IT role. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud‑first environments. Practical experience with server infrastructure and virtualisation (Windows Server, Linux, VMware and/or Hyper-V), combined with solid networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP) and the ability to troubleshoot independently. Solid understanding of IT security fundamentals, including endpoint protection, identity