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# Linux IT-Administrator

- **Company:** NORDAKADEMIE Hochschule der Wirtschaft
- **Location:** Elmshorn, Germany (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Databases, Linux, Hyper-V, Issue Tracking Systems, Moodle, Performance Tuning, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Web Applications, Wi-Fi Technology, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, CheckMK, Information Technology, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5847943307

## About the Role

degree in computer science, or a comparable qualification

 * Several years of practical experience as a system administrator
 * Very good knowledge of the Linux environment
 * Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and backup solutions
 * Good knowledge of network technologies and IT infrastructures
 * Substantial experience in the certificate and security environment (e.g., TLS/SSL, secure system and service configurations)
 * Understanding of ITIL processes; practical experience is a plus
 * A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
 * Strong focus on service, quality, and teamwork
 * Good command of German

## Description

In this position, you will shape the future of our IT landscape and, among other things, take on the following responsibilities:

 * Ensuring stable, secure, and high-performance operation of the entire IT infrastructure
 * Operation, administration, and further development of our Linux-based server systems
 * Support and maintenance of the databases for our internal web applications
 * Responsibility for backup, restore, and security concepts
 * Administration and further development of the virtualization environment (VMware & HyperV), the
storage environment (DataCore), and monitoring (Checkmk)

 * Responsibility for network operations (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) and support for IT security issues
 * Certificate management (e.g., TLS/SSL) for internal and external services
 * Analysis of malfunctions, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
 * Support and operation of various specialized and technical systems, including Docker environments, door locking/access systems, Moodle, and connected third-party systems
 * Processing, documenting, and tracking incidents, service requests, and changes in the ticket system
 * Collaborating on and independently executing IT projects
 * Independent collaboration with outsourcing partners and IT service providers, as well as the creation and maintenance of technical documentation


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