Linux IT System Administrator Full time/part-time

The Linux environment (Scientific Computing Infrastructure) is Embedded in the central IT infrastructure of the LIT, which is operated by an in-house IT administrator together with an external service provider. The tasks of the Linux IT system administrator include

• Administration and conceptual development of the scientific computing infrastructure at LIT
• Planning and rolling out patches, upgrades and configuration adjustments
• Monitoring, early detection and elimination of faults as well as error and performance analyses
• Setup and operation of various server applications, virtual machines and container-based applications
• Installation, maintenance and administration of Linux workstations
• Support of bioinformatics software packages for the evaluation of analysis data and the associated laboratory information systems with web application
• Technical documentation and management of existing software and hardware, Linux IT infrastructure and IT processes (Linux clusters and PCs)
• IT-side support for research and development projects
• Ensuring IT and data security in collaboration with the service provider
• Close cooperation with IT, eg vacation replacement in 1st/2nd level user support

• Successfully completed (technical) university degree in computer science, physics or mathematics or completed training as an IT specialist or a comparable qualification
• Very good knowledge of Debian/Ubuntu or other Linux derivatives in corporate use, common container technologies and backup systems
• Experience in system hardening, use of mandatory access control frameworks (eg AppArmor, SELinux) and rights management using access control lists (ACLs)
• Basic knowledge of orchestration tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Technical aptitude, reliability, proactive approach and sense of responsibility
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new technologies
• Good written and spoken German or English skills

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge in the administration of Kubernetes and Slurm clusters
• Several years of professional experience in Linux system administration
• Knowledge of data security, databases and storage technologies

Full time (40.1 hours per week, part-time possible), initially limited to two years with the possibility of further employment. Main tasks, * Responsible and varied field of activity

• Thorough induction
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• A highly motivated and collegial team
• Excellent professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours to reconcile family and career
• Company pension scheme (VBL)
• Annual special payment
• Capital-forming benefits
• Job ticket and much more.

Remuneration is according to TV-L.

The LIT is particularly committed to the compatibility of family and career.