IT Employee

• Management, maintenance, and further development of the entire IT infrastructure at IMKAAF, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Independent needs analysis, cross-functional consulting, and the provision of customized IT services for the entire institute
• Oversight, maintenance, and optimization of the database infrastructure for research data
• Design, implementation, and continuous development of a backup/recovery management system
• Responsibility for overall IT security and data protection
• Development and leadership of information and training programs on IT security and current IT threats for all IMKAAF employees
• Optional: Supporting the institute with scientific programming and software development

• Completed vocational training as an IT specialist (f/m/d) or an equivalent, verifiably recognized qualification
• Several years of verifiable experience in IT support, IT administration, or network administration
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN) as well as experience with network design and optimization
• Proficiency with Linux-based server systems (especially Debian)
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including database architecture, migration, and performance optimization
• Ideally, expertise in one or more programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Python, LabVIEW)
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English
• High level of initiative, a strong willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills

Purposeful Contribution

Your work creates the conditions for world-class research-and helps ensure that science makes a tangible difference for society and the future.

Flexible Working Hours

Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.

Family-friendliness

The “KIT-Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.

Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities

We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.

Stay Healthy

Under the motto “Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well-being through fitness classes and mental-health programmes.

Individualised Extra Benefits

Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes., Salary category 9b TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Research

Karlsruhe, Germany