Hybrid IT Specialist, Infrastructure

at Recipharm

• Job title: IT Specialist, Infrastructure
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Firewalls, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Monheim am Rhein, Germany

About the role

• IT Specialist managing and supporting IT infrastructure at Recipharm in Monheim am Rhein. Involved in local and global projects, ensuring IT security and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, communications) in accordance with company and industry standards
• Management of virtual server environments (VMware / Hyper-V) as well as Azure cloud and on-premises systems
• Administration of backup and restore processes (e.g., Veeam) to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• 2nd-level support for infrastructure components and 1st-level support for hardware/software issues for end users
• Participation in IT projects at local, national and international levels
• Monitoring system performance and IT security, including escalation of incidents
• Maintaining IT documentation and asset inventories in accordance with GMP and internal IT policies
• Collaboration with the global IT organization and adherence to international IT standards
• Participation in audits and support for validations according to GAMP 5

Requirements

• Completed IT vocational training or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, system administration or support
• Experience with: Microsoft server and client operating systems
• VMware / Hyper-V
• Backup tools (e.g., Veeam)
• Network components (Cisco, Meraki) and firewalls (Palo Alto)
• Cloud technologies (preferably Azure)
• Knowledge of ITIL fundamentals and IT security standards
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style
• Strong service orientation and team skills
• Good communication skills in German and English

Benefits

• A varied and responsible role in an international environment
• Scope to contribute your own ideas and opportunities for professional development
• Competitive, performance-based compensation according to company collective agreement
• Permanent full-time position with 37.5 hours per week and 32 days of annual leave
• Vacation pay and an annual special payment, as well as health-promoting employee benefits
• Additional benefits such as employer-funded occupational pension (bAV), private accident insurance and company health insurance (BKV)