Senior IT Specialist Enterprise Platform | Fachinformatiker (m/w/d)
Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG
Job Summary
This Senior IT Specialist role, based in Cologne, focuses on the administration and optimization of the Enterprise Platform within a major logistics holding company. The specialist will be responsible for managing and optimizing virtualization solutions, specifically VMware (ESXi and vSphere), and maintaining critical Citrix environments for application delivery. Day-to-day tasks include configuration and maintenance of Windows Server systems, managing Storage systems (Netapp and Pure), and providing 3rd-Level support for complex system outages. The position involves active participation in IT planning and project implementation, driving platform optimizations and integrating new technologies. The ideal candidate brings 7-10 years of professional experience in a datacenter environment, strong expertise in VMware and Windows Server administration, and fluent proficiency in both German and English, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and mobile working options.
Required Skills
Education
Completed IT training (e.g., IT Specialist) or comparable qualification; Prince2 and ITIL certifications are desirable
Experience
- 7-10 years of professional experience in a Datacenter environment
- In-depth knowledge of VMware (ESXi and vSphere) administration
- Experience in managing Citrix environments
- Experience with Windows Server management
- Experience with Storage systems (preferably Netapp and Pure)
Languages
Additional
- Minimum Class B driver's license required