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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MS Windows Server Administrator - **Company:** Terma GmbH - **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Internet Information Services (IIS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Cyberark, Containerization, Firewall Services Module, Wsus - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=73128c90e07dc0d1 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1067-local-candidates-vs-international-talent-building-the-very-best-dev-team) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany)