We are looking for a Microsoft Windows Server Administrator to administer and operate EUMETSAT's operational Windows Server systems within a predominantly Linux, mission-critical environment.
Background:
The Infrastructure and Data Division (I2D), within EUMETSAT's Technical and Scientific Support Department (TSS) operates and evolves the Multi-Mission IT Computing (MIC) environment providing 24x7 Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms, container management platforms, virtualised environments and software-defined storage for EUMETSAT’s operational ground-segment infrastructure.
You will join a dynamic team responsible for operating, maintaining, securing and evolving the Windows components of the MIC infrastructure as it progresses towards hybrid, container-based, automation-driven and AI-assisted operations.
You shall support:
- Administer and operationally support Windows Server environments, ensuring stability, performance and security compliance
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, clustering and WSUS services
- Plan and execute patching, security hardening and firmware/software upgrades
- Automate recurring administrative tasks using PowerShell and configuration-management tooling
- Restore operational configurations after failures and coordinate with hardware and COTS support providers
- Maintain configuration baselines, inventories and technical documentation, and participate in the on-call rotation
Skills and experiences:
- Expert Microsoft Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, clustering, WSUS and PowerShell automation
- Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Python)
- Experience implementing system hardening and security compliance baselines
- Experience with enterprise backup and disaster-recovery solutions
- Experience implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g. CyberArk)
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewall policies)
- Working knowledge of Enterprise Linux administration is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from an accredited university, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Effective written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to document and maintain technical baselines, operational procedures and architecture diagrams
- Knowledge of ITIL service management processes (incident, change, problem management)
- Willingness to participate in the standby / on-call rotation and, occasionally, in weekend, public-holiday or late-night interventions as agreed in advance
General Work Skills
- Problem solving
- Good analytical skills
- High degree of interpersonal awareness
- Experience in working as part of a multicultural team
- Ability to work autonomously and to perform regular, e.g. weekly, context switch
Working Location
This is a full-time position, located either at our customer EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany or delivered off-site from Germany, Czech Republic or Romania, starting in December 2026 onwards. Standby / call-out support and provision of support to critical operations may sometimes be required.
What can Terma offer
At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.
Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.
- Great opportunities for training and personal development
- Challenges in an advanced technical environment
- International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere
- An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits
- Highly competitive salary
Additional information
For further information, please contact Ms. Silvia Cavallini by telephone [+49 6151 860050] or by email [[email protected]].
To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, preferably in Europass format and, ideally, a Cover Letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Darmstadt
