Thorsten Limbach
IT-Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant
Experience
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsIT-Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant
Helsing GmbH
- Designed and built an internal collaboration platform that supports VS-NFD compliant communication and data storage.
- Designed and built an internal development platform using Kubernetes, Git CI/CD, Jira, etc., and administered virtualization solutions.
- Designed and built an internal AI system with its own training and automated processes.
- Migrated a HyperV cluster to Proxmox for automated management of Kubernetes clusters, saving licensing costs by using alternative tools.
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsSystem Engineer, Technical Project Manager
IABG Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
- Designed and built a VS-NFD private cloud and a VS-NFD communication platform.
- Automated processes using Baramundi.
- Used and administered VMware.
- Created, implemented, and audited a basic protection concept according to BSI.
- Migrated from VMware to Proxmox (Broadcom takeover, license model).
- Migrated a HyperV cluster to Proxmox for more cost-effective management of Linux-based services.
- Updated the security concept.
- Methods & Tools: VS-NFD, VMware, Microsoft, OPNsense, Rohde & Schwarz, ECOS, HyperV, Proxmox.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2023
7 yearsIT Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Administrator
Freelance
- Supported and led IT projects using PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum, Kanban, MoP, current BSI basic protection, VS-NFD, and a document manager.
- Managed infrastructure with HP and Dell server architectures, including HP, Dell, IBM, and Fujitsu.
- Virtualized systems with Microsoft HyperV, Proxmox, and VMware.
- Cloud services: Active Directory & Hybrid AD, Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Amazon AWS.
- Data backup.
- Automations: Baramundi, KACE, Microsoft, Linux.
- Asset management: Baramundi, KACE, Microsoft.
- Server operations: Microsoft including Server 2022; Linux (Debian & derivatives, SUSE, CentOS/RedHat).
- Migrations as needed from VMware or HyperV to Proxmox, and from VMware to HyperV.
- Methods & Tools: Project management, Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, Microsoft servers, cloud services, VMware, Proxmox, Microsoft, Linux, IT security, ITIL, BSI basic protection, HyperV, Azure.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 yearsHead of IT Service
Zitec GmbH
- Responsible for ensuring, monitoring, planning, implementing, and coordinating IT operations (IT management and IT operations) with focus on cost, quality, and performance metrics/SLAs.
- Structured, led, and managed the "IT Infrastructure" department both technically and in terms of personnel.
- Configured and managed Microsoft Internet Information Services (MS IIS) to optimize web applications.
- Budget planning and management.
- Ensured, monitored, designed, implemented, and coordinated internal IT projects (group-wide).
- Contributed to defining the IT strategic direction in line with the company’s strategy.
- Supported the conceptual and operational office IT transformation process during company acquisitions in cooperation with organizational units.
- Stabilized and further developed IT operations.
- Built and launched an IT service management concept (internal service provider).
- Managed and coordinated partner relationships.
- Shared information and experiences, and aligned IT-impacting projects with organizational units.
- Methods & Tools: IT project management, IT transformation, MS IIS, process optimization, service management, IT operations, budgeting, partner management.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2014
7 yearsNetwork Administrator, IT Manager
Thorsten Wilhelm Jung GmbH
- Budgeted IT costs with a 3-5 year TCO perspective.
- Initiated, planned, and executed all IT projects.
- Configured and managed Microsoft Internet Information Services (MS IIS) to optimize web applications.
- Documented all processes and the system landscape.
- Designed and implemented supplier and customer integration into the in-house ERP for process and cost optimization.
- Integrated additional companies into the IT network.
- Provided full support for the IT environment across four sites.
- Automated logistics processes: high-bay storage, mobile data entry picking, with quality checks in goods dispatch.
- Methods & Tools: Leadership, project management, MS IIS, IT environment, automation, mobile data entry picking.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsNetwork Administrator, Project Manager
FlowFact AG
- Managing all IT topics in coordination with the board.
- Budget planning and responsibility in the TCO area for 3-5 years.
- Initiation, planning, and execution of all IT projects.
- Setting up a new development environment.
- Setting up a training center including automated processes for automated training support.
- Introducing QA/QM and documentation procedures using ITIL or, in project cases, PRINCE2.
- Methods & Tools: Budgeting, training, ITIL, PRINCE2, quality assurance, quality management.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 yearsSystem Administrator, Project Manager
Computacenta AG & Co. oHG
- Administration of around 80 customer servers.
- 3rd-level client/server support.
- Network administration.
- Introduction of new QA/QM mechanisms and optimization of existing tools.
- Optimization of automated installations.
- Customizations on client request.
- Methods & Tools: System integration, 3rd-level support, quality management.
Jan 1999 - Dec 2005
7 yearsProject Manager, System Integrator
Arxes NCC AG
- Project management according to ITIL and PRINCE2.
- Senior-level network administration.
- Knowledge manager, internal and external.
- Training manager for various areas, internal and external.
- Automation optimizations, support, and rollout.
- Methods & Tools: ITIL, PRINCE2, project management, support, rollout, automation.
Summary
I have built a strong background in IT infrastructure, system engineering, and network security, working across various industries to design internal platforms that improve communication, automate processes, and optimize costs. I excel in implementing virtualized solutions, cloud services, and IT security protocols while managing complex migrations and innovative developments like internal AI systems and automated development environments.
My experience spans from establishing IT service management concepts to leading digital transformation projects, ensuring seamless operations and secure systems. I bring a practical, hands-on approach combined with expertise in ITIL, PRINCE2, and modern virtualization and cloud technologies, delivering reliable, cost-efficient IT solutions.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1996 - Jun 1998
University of Applied Sciences Cologne / Gummersbach Campus
Technical Computer Science · Gummersbach, Germany
Certifications & licenses
ICO ISMS 27001:2022 Foundation
ICO-CERT
ISO/IEC 27001:2024 Information Security Officer
PSW Group GmbH & Co. KG
Microsoft Licensing Professional
sey-IT Consulting
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