Azure Cloud, M365 and Windows Infrastructure Administrator (m/f/d)

Heidelberg Engineering GmbH • Heidelberg

Full-time

Heidelberg

from today

Your responsibilities

The tasks of the Windows/Azure team within the IT infrastructure at our company include:

Azure Cloud:

Administration and further development of the entire Azure environment, incl. Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Machines, storage and network resources.
Administration of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), implementation and optimization of RBAC/PIM, MFA, Conditional Access Policies and other security features.
Setup and administration of Azure security services and enterprise apps.
Design and implementation of Azure compute, storage and networking solutions
Monitoring and optimization of Azure resources, including performance monitoring and cost management
Automation of Azure processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates or Terraform.

Microsoft 365 (backend):

Administration of the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and associated services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.
Setup and administration of Microsoft 365 Defender services, including Defender for Endpoint, Identity and Office 365.
Management of Microsoft 365 licenses and user permissions
Configuration of compliance and data protection settings according to company requirements.

Windows infrastructure:

Management and optimization of Windows servers (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) as well as Active Directory and forests (>10,000 AD objects), including VDI solutions, AD replication, group policies (GPOs) and DFS.
Support and configuration of file server clusters and SQL server services.
Administration and configuration of domain controllers.
Administration of our distributed Windows servers and Microsoft services (such as DNS, DHCP, file clusters, domain controllers).

General tasks:

Working according to (ITIL) process specifications, work instructions, as well as legal requirements.
Automation of IT processes using PowerShell and other scripting technologies.
Planning, implementation and technical management of infrastructure projects.
Creating and updating technical documentation.
Developing proposals for improving IT security in the area of tasks and responsibility and implementing them after release/approval.
2nd/3rd level support for the systems and applications managed by the team.
Participation in the IT on-call service.

Your qualifications

Completed IT training or comparable qualification.
At least 5 years of professional experience in the areas of responsibility described above and in the operation of IT systems in complex, globally distributed IT landscapes. Ideally with Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher certification.
Very good knowledge of current Microsoft products and services, such as: Windows Server (2016 to 2025), Active Directory (Forest), AD replication and GPOs.
Knowledge of PowerShell and other scripting technologies.
Experience with Azure security services and cloud security best practices.
Knowledge of IT security, especially in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Experience working according to ITIL.

Your profile

Confident knowledge of German and English (written and spoken).
High social competence, reliable and committed.
Very good analytical skills and a problem-solving and service-oriented way of working.
Strong conceptual skills, ability to work independently and team orientation.
Willingness to learn new technologies.
Strong willingness to learn and continuous interest in new cloud technologies.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Structured way of working even in stressful situations.
Proactive mindset and proactive approach to IT infrastructure and security.

We offer

Remote work options to support work-life balance
Flexible working hours based on trust
Attractive location in Heidelberg with connections to the main train station and highway
Subsidized job ticket
Company bike for private use through a bike leasing program
Parking spaces and bicycle storage
Fitness subsidy for Pfitzenmeier, Venice Beach, FitBase, and Urban Sports Club
Attractive, performance-based compensation
Professional development and training opportunities, including access to a digital learning platform
Company pension scheme

It's that easy to apply!

Step 1: Your online application
Simply click on “Apply” and fill out the short application from. This only takes less than three minutes and can also be done on your mobile phone.
Step 2: First Interview
We will get back to you as soon as possible. If there is a fit, we will invite you to a first online interview.
Step 3: In-person interview
If the first meeting went well, we will invite you to another meeting in the office.
Step 4: It's a match? Welcome to Heidelberg Engineering!
You get all documents and information you need for your start and onboarding. We look forward to having you in our Team soon!

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Our benefits

Employee jubilees:

To show our appreciation, we reward our longstanding employees for company anniversaries and retirements.

Bike leasing:

Whether e-bike or city bike – we offer a bike leasing opportunity to support the health of our employees and to contribute to CO2 neutrality.

Company pension scheme:

We support you in your retirement plans so that you can look forward to the future.

Employee events:

Summer and Winter events, team events or simple after-work get-togethers contribute to a supportive and collaborative culture.

Family business:

Our corporate culture can be described as international environment with a family-like working atmosphere in which you can contribute with your individual skills.

Feedback interviews:

We consider a constructive, reciprocal, and continuous feedback culture as essential for your further development and career planning.

Healthy snacks and hydration:

A weekly delivery of fresh fruits, as well as free water, tea and coffee on site provide you with a good start into the day and boost your energy.

Job ticket:

We support you with our subsidized job/Germany ticket and thereby promote an ecological alternative.

Mobile working:

We offer mobile working options for a better work-life integration and flexibility.

Modern work conditions:

We offer flexible working hours on a trust basis, 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week) and additional leave days for special occasions.

Onboarding process:

Heidelberg Engineering provides you with an individual training plan for your successful onboarding.

Parking opportunities:

Whether by bike, scooter or car – we offer opportunities for parking spaces as well as a separate room to store your bike.

Stay fit:

You can join Pfitzenmeier, Venice Beach, FitBase and Urban Sports Club with our fitness subsidy. With a wide range of gyms, classes and locations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy.

Top location:

Our attractive location in Heidelberg with direct access to the freeway, public transport and Heidelberg's main railway station make your journey both faster and less complicated.

Training and development opportunities:

Lifelong learning and continuous professional development are among the success factors in the dynamic environment in which we operate. That's why we offer a digital learning platform to expand your professional, social, methodological, and personal skillset.

Corporate Benefits:

Via our free access to our own Corporate Benefits platform we provide several discount codes for our employees with over 800 different brands in various categories such as travelling, fashion, technology, food, mobility, finance, leisure activities and many more.

Do you have any questions?

Feel free to contact our HR Team. E-Mail copied! Copy E-Mail?

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