IT Administrator

• Maintaining and further developing our Debian-based Linux systems, with a focus on web servers (Apache 2) and database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Operating and maintaining our virtualization platform (Proxmox VE)
• Assisting with administration of the network and security infrastructure (firewalls, switches, VPN)
• Automation and deployment (e.g. Ansible, Git)
• Operating, monitoring and troubleshooting central services such as DNS, LDAP, email and databases
• Assisting with the administration of Windows systems
• Configuration and lifecycle management of our administrative VMs and desktops (primarily Windows)

• A completed degree in computer science or IT, or equivalent professional experience
• Solid knowledge of Linux system administration
• Basic experience with virtualization (Proxmox VE, VMware, or similar), configuration management (e.g. Ansible) and version control (Git)
• Basic understanding of networks, IT security and monitoring (e.g. Zabbix, Nagios)
• Basic knowledge of web-server and website administration
• Openness to new technologies and active involvement in shaping the IT infrastructure
• The enjoyment that comes with troubleshooting, learning and contributing ideas within a small team
• Very good English skills (spoken and written) as well as good German skills

The job is 30 hours a week and the salary is in accordance with pay grade 12 of the public service collective pay agreement at the federal level (TVöD Bund West)., * A collegial, supportive team

• The opportunity to pursue your own ideas and projects
• Further training and professional development on an annual basis
• An international academic environment