Working Student IT Operations & Infrastructure

As a Working Student IT Operations & Infrastructure (m/f/d), you will help us operate, improve, and secure our internal IT environment. You will work closely with a small team of fewer than 10 people and support our Windows-based setup across end-user support, infrastructure, and cybersecurity topics.

You collaborate with external cybersecurity and IT experts to ensure best practices are implemented and maintained.

Your main responsibilities

• Provide first-level and selected second-level IT support for employees.
• Set up and maintain Windows-based laptops, desktops, peripherals, and on-premises Windows servers.
• Configure and troubleshoot virtual machine access (e.g. RustDesk) and support provisioning of internal services such as GitLab and license server VMs.
• Support VPN setup and secure remote access for employees, including two-factor or comparable additional authentication.
• Assist with Microsoft 365 support (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and the effective use of Microsoft Copilot AI agents for internal productivity and IT workflows.
• Support the deployment and implementation of new cybersecurity and firewall infrastructure, including hardening, patching, basic monitoring and operational procedures.
• Apply and promote practical IT security best practices in daily operations.
• Assist with infrastructure improvements, small automation tasks (e.g. scripting), and clear technical documentation.

• Currently enrolled at a university in Germany in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Strong interest in IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-supported workflows.
• Hands-on experience in a Windows-only environment and practical familiarity with Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with VPN setup and remote-access tools with two-factor or comparable additional authentication.
• Experience with firewalls, DHCP, VLANs, virtual machines.
• Practical experience working with AI agents in Perplexity and Microsoft environments. Interest in ALM systems and local AI services.
• Basic scripting or automation skills, ideally Python and PowerShell.
• Structured and reliable working style with confident communication towards technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Fluent English and business-professional German skills.
• Familiarity with Git, Proxmox or comparable virtualization platforms, Polarion (Siemens), and SVN or similar version control systems is an advantage., We offer you practical experience in IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. You will gain direct exposure to the internal IT landscape behind our product development work. You can expect a flexible and professional working environment with short decision paths and close collaboration with our team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful internal IT improvements and gain insight into the basics of working in an aerospace company.

At emascale, we build engineering solutions for safety-critical environments. We are a growing company preparing to release our first product this year, and we are building the internal systems, processes, and infrastructure needed to support that journey. We work in a practical, hands-on way and value quality, reliability, and modern development practices. If you join us, you will become part of a small team where your contribution matters and where you can gain direct insight into how an aerospace company builds its internal IT foundation.