Senior IT Specialist Data Center | Senior IT-Spezialist Rechenzentrum (w/m/d)

HGK Integrated Logistics Group

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 5, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role seeks a Senior IT Specialist Data Center to join the Information Technology team in Cologne, focusing on the administration and continuous development of core platform infrastructure for a major logistics holding company. Day-to-day responsibilities include the management and optimization of virtualization solutions using VMware (ESXi and vSphere), overseeing Citrix environments for critical application delivery, and performing comprehensive Windows Server administration. A crucial aspect of the role is managing and optimizing high-performance storage systems, specifically Netapp and Pure. The specialist will also actively participate in IT planning projects aimed at platform optimization and provide expert 3rd-Level support for complex system outages. Success requires 7-10 years of relevant professional experience and strong technical expertise in these areas, offering a dynamic environment where expertise can be expanded within a future-oriented company.

Required Skills

Education

Completed IT training (e.g., IT Specialist) or comparable qualification

Experience

  • 7-10 years in the data center environment
  • In-depth knowledge of VMware (ESXi and vSphere) administration
  • Experience managing Citrix environments
  • Experience with Windows Server management
  • Experience with storage systems (preferably Netapp and Pure)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Driver's license Class B