IT Administrator - (Senior) IT Administrator

Apex.AI is an international software company developing safety-certified, developer-friendly, and scalable software for mobility and autonomous systems. Our technology enables companies to build software-defined vehicles and intelligent machines faster, safer, and more efficiently. We are looking for a hands-on IT Administrator / (Senior) IT Administrator to take ownership of the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of our IT environment in Germany while supporting our international teams. This is a highly practical role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, administering systems, supporting users, and continuously improving IT infrastructure. You will work across Linux and macOS endpoints, identity and access management, cloud services, networks, security tooling, and on-premises infrastructure. You will be a key point of contact for IT topics in our Munich office and work closely with Engineering, DevOps, HR, and other business functions. In addition to your core IT responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of Information Security and compliance, including ISO 27001 and TISAX. Previous compliance experience is welcome but not required—we are looking for someone who is interested in learning and growing in this area. As Apex.AI grows, this role offers the opportunity to take on broader ownership and help shape the future of our IT function. This role is located in our Munich office. Authorization to work in Germany is required. What You’ll Do Hands-on IT Administration • Own and manage the day-to-day operation of our cloud and on-premises IT environment. • Administer and support Linux and macOS endpoints throughout their lifecycle. • Manage MDM, IAM, user accounts, permissions, SSO, and MFA. • Administer cloud-based email, collaboration, and file-storage services. • Manage employee access across internal systems and business applications. • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. • Manage VPN solutions, network segmentation, policies, and access rules. • Administer and maintain on-premises and cloud-based servers. • Manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR/antivirus, patching, encryption, and security policies. • Implement and maintain integrations between different IT systems. • Automate repetitive IT administration tasks wherever possible. • Monitor systems and proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users. IT Support & Service Delivery • Be a primary point of contact for IT support for employees in our Munich office and provide remote support to colleagues in other locations. • Troubleshoot hardware, software, endpoint, network, account, and access issues. • Manage IT support requests and ensure issues are resolved efficiently. • Set up laptops, accounts, permissions, and required applications for new employees. • Execute IT onboarding and offboarding for employees and contractors. • Manage IT hardware inventory and device lifecycle. • Maintain clear and useful technical documentation. • Help create a reliable and user-friendly IT environment where employees can work effectively with minimal friction. IT Security & Compliance You will have the opportunity to learn how to manage ISMS based on ISO 27001 and TISAX frameworks. We are looking for someone eager to develop in this area. You will: • Support the implementation and maintenance of technical security controls. • Help maintain IT documentation, policies, procedures, asset inventories, and access records. • Support evidence collection and technical preparation for ISO 27001 and TISAX audits. • Work with internal and external stakeholders on Information Security topics. • Support vulnerability management, patching, backups, disaster recovery, and security incident readiness. • Help investigate and resolve IT security incidents. • Gradually develop your knowledge of our ISMS and security/compliance requirements. • Contribute ideas for improving the security and resilience of our IT environment. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement • Work closely with Engineering and DevOps on infrastructure, access, networking, and security topics. • Support business applications used by HR, Sales, Finance, Legal, and other teams. • Work with IT vendors and service providers when required. • Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to our IT environment. • Support the secure adoption of AI tools and emerging technologies. • Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and simplification. What you bring • Several years of hands-on experience as an IT Administrator, System Administrator, IT Engineer, or similar role. • Strong hands-on experience administering Linux and/or macOS environments, with a willingness to become proficient across both. • Experience with endpoint and device management, including MDM, centralized patching, encryption, and security policies. • Experience with IAM, SSO, and MFA. • Experience administering cloud-based productivity and collaboration platforms such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. • Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, Wi-Fi, VPNs, VLANs, and firewalls. • Experience administering servers and working with on-premises infrastructure. • Understanding of endpoint security, backups, monitoring, and logging. • Basic scripting or automation skills using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies. • A practical troubleshooting mindset and willingness to investigate problems independently. • Comfortable supporting users directly—from simple endpoint issues to more complex infrastructure problems. • Ability to document technical processes clearly. • Fluent English; German language skills are a must (C1 level). For the Senior IT Administrator level Candidates considered for the Senior IT Administrator level should additionally bring: • 5+ years of relevant hands-on IT administration or systems engineering experience, ideally in a technical or engineering-driven environment. • Strong hands-on expertise across Linux and macOS, with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex endpoint and system issues. • Proven experience taking ownership of MDM, IAM, SSO/MFA, endpoint security, networking, and access management. • Strong networking knowledge with practical experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, Wi-Fi, and firewalls. • Experience independently owning technical projects from solution design and implementation through documentation and ongoing operation. • Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoints, networks, cloud services, identity, and infrastructure, with the ability to resolve complex issues without relying primarily on external providers. • Experience using scripting and automation to improve IT operations and reduce repetitive manual work. • Ability to proactively identify weaknesses in an existing IT environment and independently propose and implement secure, scalable improvements. • Experience acting as a technical escalation point and supporting or mentoring less experienced colleagues. • Ability to work confidently with Engineering and DevOps teams and communicate effectively with highly technical stakeholders. • A strong security mindset and interest in taking increasing ownership of Information Security, ISO 27001, TISAX, and ISMS-related topics. Previous hands-on experience supporting ISO 27001, TISAX, an ISMS, or security audits is an advantage for the Senior level, but not required. Most importantly, you: • Enjoy being hands-on and solving technical problems yourself. • Take ownership instead of simply escalating issues to someone else. • Are comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for help. • Enjoy working with highly technical software engineers and learning from subject-matter experts. • Are curious about new technologies and continuously develop your skills. • Want to broaden your experience beyond traditional IT administration into Information Security, ISO 27001, and TISAX. Nice to have • Experience with JumpCloud or similar MDM/IAM platforms. • Experience with Google Workspace administration. • Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EBS, IAM, or RDS. • Experience with EDR, vulnerability management, monitoring, or logging solutions. • Experience supporting developer or engineering environments. • Familiarity with CI/CD infrastructure and version-control systems. • Previous exposure to ISO 27001, TISAX, ISMS, or security audits. • IT or security certifications such as CompTIA, ITIL, CCNA, or similar. • Interest or experience in AI/LLM technologies and their secure use within an enterprise environment. Why Apex.AI • Take real ownership of a modern IT environment rather than simply managing external providers. • Work closely with world-class software engineers developing cutting-edge platforms for autonomous and software-defined systems. • Gain hands-on exposure to an engineering-focused environment spanning Linux, macOS, cloud, networking, security, and developer infrastructure. • Grow your Information Security expertise through practical exposure to ISO 27001, TISAX, security controls, audits, and ISMS processes. • Have a direct impact on how our IT environment evolves as the company grows. • Work in an international, engineering-driven culture where technical curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning are valued. • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional and career development. About Apex.AI Apex.AI is an international software company specializing in the development of safety-certified, developer-friendly, and scalable software for mobility systems, aiming to accelerate the transition to software-defined vehicles and mobility. Founded in 2017 by Jan Becker and Dejan Pangercic, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Gothenburg, Tokyo, and Pangyo. To date, Apex.AI has raised over $75 million USD from world-class venture, financial and strategic investors including AGCO, Airbus Ventures, Canaan, Continental AG, Daimler Truck, HELLA Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion Ventures, LG Electronics, Lightspeed, Orillion, Toyota Ventures, Volvo Group Venture Capital and ZF. The company’s flagship product, Apex.OS, consists of two core components: Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida. • Apex.Grace is an application runtime framework in the form of a software development kit (SDK). It provides a robust framework for developing real-time, reliable, and safe applications. Core APIs are based on ROS 2 APIs with numerous extensions enabling real-time execution, reliable performance, deployment into large fleets, system state management, safety, security, and much more. It is safety-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D. • Apex.Ida is a communication middleware delivering optimal high-performance data transport across use cases. These use cases range from fully autonomous vehicles with dozens of high-resolution cameras to small signals with ultra-high frequencies in safety-critical domains. Its core is based on a shared memory data transport with connectors into DDS, SOME/IP, MQTT, CAN, and many more protocols, all abstracted into a single application-facing API. Additionally, Apex.AI offers: • Apex.Alan provides customers with a highly optimized and efficient software integration, development environment, build, test, and delivery process. • Apex.OS for V&V enables record and playback of very large and diverse data streams, both time- and data-deterministically, which is crucial for replay, analysis, and performance evaluation of complex autonomous systems. Apex.AI’s software solutions are utilized across a diverse range of industries, including automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense sectors. The products enable developers to efficiently create and deploy safe, reliable, and high-performance applications, thereby accelerating the adoption of software-defined mobility systems. Through its innovative software solutions and strategic partnerships, Apex.AI is at the forefront of transforming the mobility industry, facilitating the development of next-generation vehicles and systems. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow