Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database & Systems Administrator (DBA) (Fluent German Required)

Dresden, Germany | Full-time | Permanent

Fluent German is essential for this role. Applications from candidates who are not fluent in German cannot be considered.

Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure professional with deep expertise in database administration, systems management, and enterprise environments? We're partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation to recruit a Senior Database & Systems Administrator who will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing a complex, highly regulated IT landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in technology, innovation, and operational excellence, while offering long-term career stability and excellent employee benefits.

The Role

As a Senior Database & Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of business-critical database and infrastructure systems. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers, you will support and optimise the organisation's IT environment while contributing to key infrastructure and digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and continuously improve database platforms and supporting infrastructure
• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle databases, and data warehouse environments
• Coordinate reporting solutions, integrations, and system interfaces
• Support administration of the virtualisation environment and core IT infrastructure
• Participate in and lead IT infrastructure and systems projects where required
• Provide support across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line functions
• Implement and integrate new IT solutions into existing environments
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve IT security, system performance, and resilience
• Maintain technical documentation within a regulated environment
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, GMP requirements, and data protection standards

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

✅ Fluent German language skills (written and spoken)

✅ Good English language skills (minimum B2 level)

✅ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience

✅ Minimum 5 years' experience in enterprise IT infrastructure environments

✅ Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database administration

✅ VMware virtualisation expertise

✅ Windows Server administration experience

✅ Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP management experience

✅ Strong understanding of infrastructure security, lifecycle management, and best practices

Desirable Experience

• Linux administration
• Google GCP / Google Workspace
• Citrix environments
• Backup & Recovery technologies
• Network administration
• GMP-regulated or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Data warehouse and reporting platforms

What's on Offer

Work-Life Balance

• 30 days annual leave
• Attractive salary package
• Holiday pay and annual bonus

Career Development

• Comprehensive onboarding programme
• Structured training and development plan
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact IT projects

Health & Wellbeing

• Subsidised onsite meals
• Corporate health and wellness programme

Additional Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Employer-funded supplementary care insurance
• Excellent public transport connections
• Onsite parking and bicycle facilities

Key Skills

Database Administration | Microsoft SQL Server | Oracle | VMware | Windows Server | Active Directory | Linux | IT Infrastructure | Systems Administration | Data Warehousing | IT Security | Data Protection | Networking | Citrix | Backup & Recovery | Service Management

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity with a leading international pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

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