System Architect for AI, HPC, PKI, and K8S Clusters

• Design, implementation, operation, and iterative further development of university on-premises AI clusters with a focus on inference and AI agents using open-source technologies (e.g., CrewAI, LangChain/LangGraph, n8n)
• Design, implementation, operation, and iterative further development of virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructures based on Nutanix and Kubernetes, as well as OpenStack in the future, including the system architectures built upon them and their secure and efficient deployment
• Operation and iterative further development of the Kubernetes and Keycloak infrastructure, JupyterHubs, and the ACME and end-user certificate infrastructure

• a university degree (Master’s, Diplom) in computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable relevant field of study
• Professional experience in this field
• Very strong knowledge of operating and working with Linux operating systems
• Very strong knowledge of operating a Keycloak infrastructure
• Very good knowledge of using open-source tools for GitOps, preferably Flux, as well as Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management, ideally with Ansible
• Good knowledge of operating Kubernetes infrastructures
• Very strong programming skills in a scripting language, preferably Python or Bash
• Proficiency in German and English at least at the B2 level according to the CEFR

• Secure and fair employment: a secure job in the public sector, compensation in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, and additional benefits such as a year-end bonus and a company pension plan
• Work-life balance: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, remote work options, and a family-friendly environment
• Personal and professional growth: a wide range of continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Easy commuting: subsidy for a company public transit pass, good transportation connections to the university campuses
• Healthy and active: a wide range of university sports programs and workplace health management initiatives
• Working at the University of Potsdam: Be part of a diverse community, work in an inspiring environment, and have the opportunity to actively help shape the university

Founded in 1991, the University of Potsdam has firmly established itself in the academic landscape and has become a major economic player and a driving force for development in the region. It attracts significant external funding, has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, boasts a service-oriented administration, and has been recognized as family-friendly. Approximately 20,000 students and 3,000 employees are based at three campuses -at the Neues Palais, Griebnitzsee, and Golm-at one of Germany’s most beautifully situated academic institutions.