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# IT System Administrator

- **Company:** Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH
- **Location:** Hannover, Germany (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, VoIP, Linux, Message Transfer Agent, Windows Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Technology, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5898035797

## About the Role

* Successfully completed technical college or bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology
 * or successfully completed technical training in the IT field (e.g., IT specialist, etc.) with several years of relevant experience
 * Experience in administering Linux-based IT systems
 * Experience in administering mail servers and basic email services
 * Strong knowledge of network technology and network administration
 * Knowledge of virtualization solutions
 * Prior experience in endpoint management and mobile device management (MDM)
 * Good knowledge of Windows and macOS
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
 * Ability to work well in a team
 * High flexibility and ability to work under pressure
 * Strong service orientation

Desirable for this position:

 * Knowledge of administering Active Directory and Windows Server environments
 * Knowledge of VoIP and telephony systems
 * Knowledge of software-defined storage
 * Experience with VPN technologies
 * Interest in science and research

## Description

The TWINCORE administration organizes all central administrative processes at the center. It sees itself as a support unit that creates the necessary framework conditions for the scientific research groups so that they can fulfill their research mission.
These are the tasks you can expect:

 * Conceptual development of the IT infrastructure in collaboration with the Executive Board, Administrative Management, and the Infrastructure Division Management
 * User support for TWINCORE employees on all IT-related issues
 * Management of local and global server and storage systems
 * Service and maintenance of the network in the TWINCORE building (firewall, routers, switches)
 * Installation and support
 * Coordination of collaboration with the IT departments of both shareholders


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