System Administrator

Summary: The role of Freelance IT System Administrator focuses on supporting and enhancing a Microsoft and AWS-based infrastructure for a fintech service provider. The position requires a blend of operational excellence, strategic oversight, and hands-on technical support, primarily in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft technologies and AWS, along with strong skills in identity and access management. This is a freelance position with a potential for extension after six months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and develop the Microsoft-based IT infrastructure (Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows, M365)
• Manage Identity & Access Management across the entire IT landscape
• Handle AWS configuration and operations (EC2, IAM, VPC, S3)
• Coordinate software rollout processes and create technical specifications
• Define and enforce network and security standards
• Oversee and guide a managed service provider handling basic IT operations
• Provide 2nd-level support and occasional 1st-level troubleshooting (e.g., O365)
• Contribute to infrastructure projects such as migrations or integrations
• Document system architecture and operational procedures

Key Skills:

• Completed IT training or equivalent qualification
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Intune, Windows Server, Entra ID, M365)
• Solid understanding of AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, networking)
• Experienced in hybrid cloud setups and working with multiple service providers
• Strong expertise in identity & access management and endpoint security
• Familiarity with software deployment and distribution strategies
• Confident in defining operational and compliance standards
• Based in Germany or able to work onsite in Berlin occasionally if required

Salary (Rate): 95

City: Berlin

Country: Germany

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance