Solution Architect Core Services
BRINGING FORCES TOGETHER. REALIZING DIGITALIZATION.
Digitize the German midmarket with us as a Solution Architect Core Services
LAY FOUNDATIONS. ENSURE EFFICIENCY.
- Architecture & standards: Own the target architecture, standards and versioned baselines for our Managed Core Infrastructure (platform, not applications), and approve any deviations.
- OS & server platform: Standardised builds, hardening, patching and monitoring for Windows and Linux (SLES, RHEL, Ubuntu), automated with SUSE Manager, Ansible and PowerShell.
- Identity & access: Active Directory (GPO, AD FS, PKI, KMS) and hybrid identity with Entra ID (Connect, Conditional Access, MFA), including PAM and least-privilege RBAC.
- Virtualisation & hybrid cloud: Architecture of the virtualisation and private cloud platform and hybrid operation with Azure, working closely with the VM team.
- Core services: DNS, DHCP, NPS, file and print services (ACL, DFS) and the Microsoft SQL Server platform, with enough networking know-how to integrate these end-to-end.
- Deployment & security: Software deployment and patching with MECM, certificate management, server security and the standardised Azure foundation (subscriptions, RBAC, backup).
- Customers & operations: Act as the key technical contact in projects, transitions and pre-sales together with the Service Master, design for reliable 24x7 operation (ITIL), handle technical escalations and mentor colleagues.
FEELING SATISFACTION. ENJOYING ADVANTAGES.
- Continue your journey: Expand your professional horizons and explore exciting internal development opportunities and a wide range of training programs.
- Experience the difference: Receive respect and appreciation from your colleagues and take advantage of the diverse offerings of our diversity management.
- Look into the future: Work with the latest technologies and the constant innovations
- Find the balance: Benefit from our mix of trust-based working hours and flexible work location (including home office) for a great work-life integration.
- Feel well taken care of: We provide you a company healthcare program.
- Unplug and relax: 30 days of vacation
USE SKILLS. CREATE SOMETHING NEW.
- Background: A degree in computer science or a comparable qualification, plus several years in core and server infrastructure, including time in an architecture or lead role (ideally at a managed service provider).
- Expert knowledge:Windows Server and Active Directory (GPO, AD FS, PKI, KMS, DNS/DHCP/NPS)
Hybrid identity with Entra ID (Conditional Access, MFA, PAM, RBAC)
Azure foundation and IaaS (subscriptions, RBAC, backup, networking, governance) - Solid knowledge:Linux fleet operation (SLES, RHEL, Ubuntu)
Virtualisation and private cloud, including hybrid operation with Azure
Networking (routing, firewall, VPN, Azure networking)
MECM for deployment and patch management
Microsoft SQL Server at platform level - Automation: Strong PowerShell and Ansible skills (configuration as code).
- Mindset: You think in standards, least privilege and clear boundaries between platform and application, and you have experience designing ITIL-based managed services.
- Communication: You explain complex topics clearly and present confidently to customers and decision-makers.
- Personality: Hands-on, team-oriented and ready to take ownership.
- Languages: Very good German and/or English (B2–C1), since the role is customer-facing.
We are looking for people who are committed to contributing their expertise and personality to achieve the best for our customers. People like you who want more - and expect more.
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q.beyond AG stands for successful digitalization. As one of the leading IT service providers in Germany, we have our own certified data centers and support companies in finding, implementing and operating the best digital solutions for their business. With extensive expertise in the areas of cloud, SAP, Microsoft, data intelligence, security and software development, our strong team of 1,100 employees guides our medium-sized customers safely through the digital transformation. q.beyond has locations throughout Germany as well as in Latvia, Spain and India.
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