Senior Linux System Administrator - Storage

Helmholtz Zentrum München GmbH
Oberschleißheim, Germany
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Oberschleißheim, Germany

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Bash
Linux
File Systems
Ethernet
InfiniBand
Python
OpenStack
Remote Direct Memory Access
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
High Performance Computing
Kubernetes
Information Technology
ZFS File System
Docker
Nvme

Job description

  • You will work on the design, development, and operation of HPC and Linux storage systems together with an interactive team.
  • Your responsibilities include configuration and capacity management, as well as the deployment and monitoring of file systems based on ZFS on Linux.
  • You will be responsible for providing the file systems to our customers over the network using NFS, SMB, and Lustre.
  • You will work closely with HPC, Linux, Windows, and network experts.
  • You will support file system users and help analyze and resolve functional and performance issues.
  • You are interested in the latest developments in storage protocols such as RDMA or NVMe over Fabrics.
  • You will follow developments in the field of file systems such as Lustre, BeeGFS, DAOS, etc.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * You have a bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field from a university with internationally recognized quality standards.

  • You have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • You have good knowledge of shell and scripting languages (Python, bash, etc.).
  • Your knowledge of the Linux operating system is excellent; ideally also in the area of Red Hat distribution.
  • You have good knowledge of networking of Ethernet and InfiniBand, and are also knowledgeable in virtualization and container technologies (OpenStack, Singularity, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
  • You are fluent in spoken and written English; German language skills are a plus.
  • Your working style is structured, systematic, and strongly focused on customer needs. You are able to collaborate effectively in teams., If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.

Benefits & conditions

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This is a permanent position.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: "We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.", * Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models

  • Personal Development: Continuous education and training
  • Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
  • Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
  • Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
  • Retirement Provision: Company pension plan

About the company

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives. Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health. We are looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator (f/m/x) to join our Scientific IT team.

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