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Telio Management GmbH VERIFIED EMPLOYER

Team Lead System Engineering.

Systems Administration & Operations Full-Time

Team Lead System Engineering: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role leads a distributed team of system engineers who keep core IT infrastructure running across Europe.
  • The Person:The person will lead and mentor a distributed system engineering team, own and operate core IT services, manage high availability and disaster recovery, and act as the escalation point for critical incidents.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory and enterprise infrastructure environments, hands-on experience with VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, MSSQL and PostgreSQL, and solid Linux administration skills.

About the role

Your mission

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed System Engineering team across Europe.
  • Own and operate core IT services including Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, backup solutions, and database services.
  • Manage and continuously improve VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL environments.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, capacity planning, backup, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.
  • Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and drive effective resolution across teams.
  • Promote automation, standardization, Infrastructure-as-Code, and operational excellence.
  • Oversee system changes, maintenance activities, releases, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate closely with Network, Security, and Application teams in an international environment.
  • Manage on-call readiness and operational support processes.

Your profile

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  •  7+ years of experience in System Engineering, IT Infrastructure, or a similar role, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure environments.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Solid Linux administration skills and experience with Azure and/or AWS, ideally in hybrid environments.
  • Strong knowledge of monitoring, incident management, capacity planning, backup, and disaster recovery concepts.
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence for documentation, planning, and operational processes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English and German.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (10–20%).

Why us?

  • Modern, centrally located office: Just a 5-minute walk from the Bahrenfeld stop – easy access guaranteed!  
  • Open corporate culture: Immerse yourself in an international working environment where ideas and diversity are encouraged. 
  • A supportive working atmosphere: Enjoy a working environment characterised by collaboration and a hands-on approach.  
  • Hybrid working model: Flexibility – combine working on-site with working from home.  
  • 30 days’ annual leave: More time for rest and leisure. Additional days off on 24 December, 31 December, as well as half a day off on your birthday.  
  • Attractive remuneration package: We reward your performance appropriately. 
  • Company pension scheme: With a generous 25% employer contribution up to €75. 
  • Pluxee vouchers: For hassle-free meals whilst at work. 
  • HVV season ticket or underground car park allowance: Support for your convenient. 
  • JobRad: Take advantage of the opportunity to lease a JobRad after your probationary period.  
  • EGYM Wellpass: Take advantage of the opportunity to keep yourself physically and mentally fit after your probationary period. 
Published November 4, 2026
Location Hamburg, Germany
Job Type Full-Time