IT Network / System Administrator
Join as an IT Network & System Administrator and help shape the digital backbone of a leading German steel-engineering company! Company Overview
Location: Gotha, Germany
Scope: Fulltime (Onsite)
Languages: Fluent German (C2 level required), English (Advantageous).
Role Overview
We are hiring an IT Network / System Administrator to take a key role in managing and developing the entire on-premise IT infrastructure for one of our client. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of networks, servers, clients, and communication systems across several production sites.
You will work hands-on with approximately 500 devices across a complex environment that includes industrial shop-floor systems, office IT, and mission-critical production technologies.
What You Will Do
- Administer and optimize the on-prem network, servers, clients, and telephony (~500 devices).
- Ensure infrastructure availability and security (TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, WLAN, DHCP, etc.).
- Provide 1st & 2nd-level support for both office and production users.
- Manage Windows Server, Windows Client, and Microsoft Office environments.
- Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and system incidents.
- Participate in company-wide IT improvement and infrastructure projects.
- Maintain system documentation, configurations, and incident logs.
Must-Have Requirements
- 5+ years of IT/network administration in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- German C2/native-like
- Valid Class B driving license + own vehicle
- Structured, reliable, and proactive & strong in communication and problem solving
Deep knowledge of:
- TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDP, HTTP/S
- WLAN, VLAN
- Windows Server & Windows Client
- Microsoft Office ecosystem
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Sophos or Lancom
- English proficiency
- Experience in industrial IT setups or multi-site environments
Note: Please only apply if you are a resident of Germany and a native German speaker.
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Germany
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Gotha, Germany
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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