IT System Engineer - Freelance 10 month

Your mission

You will take operational ownership of Matrix42's internal endpoint, server and security infrastructure for a defined 10-month engagement, keeping our platform stable while our team delivers a strategic modernization initiative.

• Operate and stabilize our Windows and Linux server landscape on a VMware / Dell EMC VxRail hyperconverged platform
• Deliver software distribution, patching and OS hardening across 1,000+ endpoints 
• Manage endpoint security across Windows and macOS and 2nd-level security incident handling
• Handle incidents, service requests and joiner/mover/leaver processes in Matrix42 Enterprise Service Management
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID access with a disciplined, audit-ready approach
• Run monitoring and alerting across Matrix42 landscape - and improve what we alert on
• Maintain backup and recovery, firewall and VPN operations, and the routine maintenance calendar
• Document processes and hand over cleanly, so the work outlasts the engagement
• Work with colleagues across our Frankfurt, Bucharest and Espoo locations, and with our product teams

Your profile

MUST HAVE

• 5+ years of hands-on IT systems administration (Azure, AWS, Windows Server, client management, Active Directory)
• Solid track record in software deployment and patch management on any enterprise platform
• Demonstrated ownership of security operations: endpoint agents, firewalls, incident triage
• Structured troubleshooting and clear written and verbal communication
• Exposure to agile delivery practices or DevOps working models
• Fluent German and English - both are working languages here

NICE TO HAVE

• Hands-on experience with Matrix42 products (Empirum, ESM, EgoSecure, UEM).

Our Benefits

We could tell you about the great coffee, 25 vacation days, and flexible hours. Or that hybrid and remote work are part of the deal. But honestly? That’s just standard. 
Here’s what makes working with us in Bucharest extra special: 

• Work from (almost) anywhere – Want to change your scenery? Go on a workation and take your job with you.
• Time for growth – A career framework to support your professional and personal growth with up to 6 extra days off per year for your development.
• Social Day – One paid day per year to give back to your community or support a cause you care about.
• Extra sick days, no questions asked – Get 2 paid sick days per year, no doctor’s note needed.
• Private medical care – Covered through Regina Maria, because your health matters.
• Pick your perk – Choose what works for you via the Benefit Online platform: private pension, meal tickets, travel vouchers, courses, gifts - you name it.
• Work-from-home allowance – Whether you're at your desk or at home, we've got you covered. The allowance adjusts based on your time in the office.

Hybrid work is a natural part of how we operate, but we also believe in the power of coming together. That’s why we regularly connect in the office - whenever it makes sense. 
And that’s just the beginning. Ask us what else is waiting for you!

Your contact person

Send us your application in  English , including your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, directly through our online portal via the " Apply for this job " button. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact  Birgit Busch.

About us

We are the European choice in intelligent service management – built on trust, powered by people!

 
At Matrix42, we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform, customers manage IT and business processes, assets, endpoints, and identities seamlessly—driving productivity, agility, security, and a better employee experience. Through integrated solutions and automation, we enable modern digital workplaces and true self-service.
Join a diverse team of over 600 professionals across Europe who are shaping the future of service management every day.
Our culture is built on a strong, value-based performance mindset—because success is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it. Guided by our four core values, we bring our vision to life every day:

• We love customers – we put customer success at the heart of everything we do
• Make it happen – we take ownership, act with speed, and turn ideas into impact
• Better every day – we continuously learn, improve, and push boundaries
• With respect – we collaborate with trust, openness, and appreciation for each other

Together, these values define our high-performance culture—one that is customer-centric, growth-minded, and built on collaboration. We support your personal and professional development through clear goals, continuous feedback, and opportunities to grow, helping you reach your full potential.

 
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or identity.