Senior IT Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior IT Engineer (m/f/d) takes technical ownership of FMC’s IT infrastructure, ensuring its security, reliability, performance, and scalability . The role serves as the technical lead for IT operations, infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity implementation and the continuous development of FMC’s IT environment. This p osition is based onsite at FMC’s headquarters in Dresden, ensuring close collaboration with employees and hands-on support of the local IT infrastructure.

Must Have

• Willingness to work onsite at our headquarters in Dresden , as this is a operational infrastructure role.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID .
• Practical experience adminstering Microsoft Azure , ideally including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of Windows clients and servers .
• Solid networking expertise, including VLANs, firewalls and VPNs .
• Profiency with backup and recovery , patch management and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of modern identity and security concepts such as MFA, Conditional Access, least privilege and vulnerability management .
• Familiarity with scripting and automation, preferably PowerShell .

Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously develop our Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Azure environment, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Manage our on-premise infrastructure , including servers, storage, networks, firewalls, site links and internet connectivity.
• Take care of endpoint management , including device lifecycle, patching, endpoint protection and inventory.
• Ensure reliable backup and recovery processes , including regular restore testing for critical systems.
• Manage identity and access , including onboarding and offboarding, MFA, least-privilege principles and access reviews.
• Support IT security operations , including monitoring, vulnerability management, patch status and incident response.
• Provide L2/L3 support and technical guidance to our working students supporting L1 activities.
• Maintain high-quality technical documentation , including network diagrams, system inventories, runbooks and administrative account documentation.
• Take the technical lead in IT projects , coordinate technical changes and work with external suppliers.
• Support our preparations for ISO 27001 as well as ISO 9001 audits , providing the required evidence and supporting IT controls.

Your profile

• A degree or vocational qualification in IT, such as Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration or equivalent professional experience.
• Ideally 10+ years of experience as a System Engineer, Senior IT Administrator or in a comparable hands-on infrastructure role.
• Very good English and German skills, ideally C1 level .
• The ability to work independently, document reliably and coordinate external IT suppliers .
• Strong security mindset and understand the importance of reliable documentation and well-defined IT processes.
• Experience guiding junior colleagues or working students is an advantage.

Ideal fit

• Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, AZ-104 or SC-300 .
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or ITIL 4 .
• Experience supporting IT environments in laboratory, test or semiconductor companies .

Benefits

• 30 days of annual vacation
• Join a highly motivated, international and collaborative team
• Full coverage of fitness membership with Urban Sports Club
• Meal allowance of €6.50 for every working day
• Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket) or alternatively a monthly fuel voucher
• Fresh fruit every week and complimentary drinks in the office
• Free on-site parking directly at the office