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Digital infrastructure determines growth. The right experts determine your future.

Digital infrastructure determines growth. The right experts determine your future.

Digital infrastructure determines growth. The right experts determine your future.

We fill key positions in the IT sector, from System Engineers and Cloud Architects to IT Consultants and IT Executives. Through direct access to specialised technology experts, we shorten your search from months to just a few weeks.

We fill key positions in the IT sector, from System Engineers and Cloud Architects to IT Consultants and IT Executives. Through direct access to specialised technology experts, we shorten your search from months to just a few weeks.

We fill key positions in the IT sector, from System Engineers and Cloud Architects to IT Consultants and IT Executives. Through direct access to specialised technology experts, we shorten your search from months to just a few weeks.

What does this mean

What does this mean

IT

IT

IT

Recruitment at Nova Search?

Recruitment at Nova Search?

We identify and place IT infrastructure specialists for permanent roles and freelance projects in the DACH region. For permanent positions, we present the first suitable profiles in up to 10 working days; we source freelance experts within 48 hours. Our network comprises several thousand vetted profiles from the areas of system engineering, networks, cloud and workplace, as well as management roles in IT operations.

We identify and place IT infrastructure specialists for permanent roles and freelance projects in the DACH region. For permanent positions, we present the first suitable profiles in up to 10 working days; we source freelance experts within 48 hours. Our network comprises several thousand vetted profiles from the areas of system engineering, networks, cloud and workplace, as well as management roles in IT operations.

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Profiles we cover

Profiles we cover

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IT infrastructure is not a by-product at Nova Search, but one of our strategic industry focuses. We fill roles along the entire infrastructure lifecycle from planning and operation to modernisation.


  • Infrastructure and System Engineering
    System Engineers for Windows, Linux as well as hybrid IT landscapes
    Specialists for Microsoft 365, virtualisation and modern infrastructure solutions

  • Network and Connectivity
    Network Engineers for the design and operation of complex corporate networks
    Experts for secure and reliable connectivity solutions

  • Cloud and Platform
    Cloud Engineers for Azure, AWS and modern cloud architectures
    Specialists for automation, scaling and platform operation

  • IT Support and Service Management
    IT specialists for support, service desk and smooth IT operations
    IT Service Management experts for processes, quality and user satisfaction

  • Leadership and Architecture in IT Operations
    IT executives for building and developing modern IT organisations
    Architects for strategic infrastructure and technology decisions

IT Infrastructure Salaries and Daily Rates 2026 DACH

IT Infrastructure Salaries and Daily Rates 2026 DACH

Role / Specialisation

Junior (p.a.)

Mid-Level (p.a.)

Senior (p.a.)

Freelance Daily Rate

Infrastructure System Engineer

€ 48,000 – 60,000

€ 60,000 – 80,000

€ 80,000 – 105,000

€ 850 – 1,200

Network Engineer

€ 50,000 – 65,000

€ 65,000 – 85,000

€ 85,000 – 110,000

€ 900 – 1,250

Cloud or M365 Engineer

€ 50,000 – 65,000

€ 65,000 – 85,000

€ 85,000 – 115,000

€ 950 – 1,300

IT Support or Service Desk

€ 35,000 – 45,000

€ 45,000 – 65,000

€ 65,000 – 75,000

€ 600 – 950

IT Service Manager

€ 50,000 – 72,000

€ 72,000 – 92,000

€ 92,000 – 125,000

€ 1,100 – 1,600

Team Lead IT Infrastructure or Network

€ 80,000 – 95,000

€ 95,000 – 125,000

€ 1,000 – 1,350

Head of IT Infrastructure or IT Operations

€ 110,000 – 150,000+

As of June 2026 | Source: Nova Search Tech Database, 8,000+ profiles, own placement analyses

As of June 2026 | Source: Nova Search Tech Database, 8,000+ profiles, own placement analyses

Why Nova Search

Why Nova Search

Pure Infrastructure and IT Operations Recruiters

Our team doesn't just talk about servers and tickets, but understands Active Directory topologies, network segments, cloud migrations and ITIL processes in detail. This is how we avoid wrong selections and deliver profiles that stand up to technical discussions with your System Engineers, Network Engineers and IT Leads.

Pure Infrastructure and IT Operations Recruiters

Our team doesn't just talk about servers and tickets, but understands Active Directory topologies, network segments, cloud migrations and ITIL processes in detail. This is how we avoid wrong selections and deliver profiles that stand up to technical discussions with your System Engineers, Network Engineers and IT Leads.

48-hour delivery for freelancers

When a project launch is imminent, a migration window is scheduled, or staff sickness needs to be compensated for, we can supply suitable contractors within two working days. This includes compliance checks and contract processing through us.

48-hour delivery for freelancers

When a project launch is imminent, a migration window is scheduled, or staff sickness needs to be compensated for, we can supply suitable contractors within two working days. This includes compliance checks and contract processing through us.

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Two-stage technical screening

We don’t just screen CVs. In a structured preliminary interview, we clarify technical depth, environments, ticket volumes, on-call models and communication skills. In addition, we conduct a culture interview. You will only receive profiles that have passed this practical check, thereby replacing at least one of your own interview rounds.

Two-stage technical screening

We don’t just screen CVs. In a structured preliminary interview, we clarify technical depth, environments, ticket volumes, on-call models and communication skills. In addition, we conduct a culture interview. You will only receive profiles that have passed this practical check, thereby replacing at least one of your own interview rounds.

Market know-how on cloud, on-premises and hybrid setups

The infrastructure market is changing rapidly due to cloud offerings, remote work, and increasing availability requirements. We understand the impact on salaries, availability, and skill profiles, and we advise you on how to quickly find the right candidates despite the competition for talent, without compromising on quality or stability.

Market know-how on cloud, on-premises and hybrid setups

The infrastructure market is changing rapidly due to cloud offerings, remote work, and increasing availability requirements. We understand the impact on salaries, availability, and skill profiles, and we advise you on how to quickly find the right candidates despite the competition for talent, without compromising on quality or stability.

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Our customers trust us

Our customers trust us

Flexible staffing models

Flexible staffing models

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Whether long-term strategic team building or acute project support to bridge capacity bottlenecks – we provide you with the right partner model for every challenge.

Jonathan Afful

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Over four years of experience in recruiting IT professionals in Germany.

Jonathan Afful

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Over four years of experience in recruiting IT professionals in Germany.

Your strategic partner for the IT market

Your strategic partner for the IT market

Jonathan Afful

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Over four years of experience in recruiting IT professionals in Germany.

Jonathan Afful

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Over four years of experience in recruiting IT professionals in Germany.

IT Infrastructure & Technology Recruiting, with over 4 years of experience in building modern IT teams. Jonathan has successfully filled numerous specialist and management positions in the DACH region and personally accompanies every search from the briefing to the successful conclusion.

Are you looking for your next challenge?

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Whether IT, SAP or AI: we open the door to tech roles that aren't listed on job boards.

  • Exclusive positions at tech companies, scale-ups and hidden champions

  • Clear tech stack, no wishy-washy job postings

  • Fair salary benchmarks

  • Personal preparation for every interview – with people who understand you

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first IT profiles?

After a brief initial conversation, we define the requirement profile together. We then start the targeted search in our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How quickly does Nova Search introduce the first IT profiles?

After a brief initial conversation, we define the requirement profile together. We then start the targeted search in our network and present you with suitable candidates within a few days.

How long does a typical placement take?
How long does a typical placement take?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
Does NovaSearch only operate in German-speaking countries?
What happens if a candidate turns out not to be a good fit?
What happens if a candidate turns out not to be a good fit?
How do you find candidates who are not actively looking in the market?
How do you find candidates who are not actively looking in the market?
Can you also help with building up an entire IT team?
Can you also help with building up an entire IT team?
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