Quantum Computer Infrastructure Administrator (m/w/x)

aqt; Innsbruck; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join AQT in Innsbruck, Austria as a QC Infrastructure Administrator. You will maintain and improve a scalable management system for quantum computing IT infrastructure, ensure reliable operation of the Innsbruck data center network, and automate updates and backups to support growing systems.

You will deploy semi-automatic updates, ensure high availability, and serve as a reliable contact for internal stakeholders, collaborating with a highly skilled team in a cutting-edge quantum computing

Qualifikationen

• MSc in CS or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT & network infrastructure management.
• Experience with data center environments is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Plan, design and maintain a management system for monitoring and updating IT systems.
• Install, maintain data center infrastructure and networking appliances.
• Develop monitoring and backup infrastructure to ensure high availability.
• Ensure high-availability of network and quantum computing systems infrastructure.
• Implement alerting for failures to minimize downtime.
• Lead debugging of network issues, including quantum systems.
• Create and maintain secure IT infrastructure environments.
• Document network configurations and update documentation.
• Support internal stakeholders across the organization.

Kenntnisse

IT administration

Networking

System monitoring

Backup management

Ausbildung

MSc degree in Computer Science

Tools

Proxmox

Ansible

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

About AQT

At AQT we build and operate quantum computers. Founded in Innsbruck, Austria, in 2018, we aim to bring quantum technologies out of the laboratory environment and turn them into everyday products. Our goal is a quantum computer based on trapped ions, that is installed in normal IT infrastructure and can be readily operated from any PC or laptop. We provide quantum technologies for research laboratories and supercomputing centers. To our industrial customers, we offer quantum solutions through partnerships with leading quantum software firms. In the past seven years, we have managed to build up an amazing team with extraordinary ambition and talent. At AQT, a world-class team of quantum physicists, engineers, and computer experts shape the future of quantum computing. For our team in Innsbruck, we are now looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join us as a QC Infrastructure Administrator.

Your role

The QC Infrastructure Administrator is a role at AQT, reflecting our need for operating a reliable and flexible management system for a growing number of quantum computers and their IT infrastructure. The goal of the role will be to maintain and improve a management system for AQT's current and future quantum computing systems that are deployed at various local and remote locations. Further tasks will entail ensuring flawless operation of the network infrastructure of AQT's quantum computing data center in Innsbruck, as well as realizing automated and reliable quantum computing systems configuration, monitoring, and updates, to provide fast response to changing requirements. You will be in charge of the implementation and maintenance of backup solutions, and ensure high-availability operation of this hybrid IT infrastructure. You are expected to create a system that semi-automatically deploys updates, is scalable and modular. Finally, you are expected to be a reliable point of contact for various internal AQT stakeholders and users.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, designing and developing the installation and maintenance of a management system to monitor and update AQT's quantum computers' internal IT systems
• Planning, installing, and maintaining data center infrastructure, including quantum computing systems, and network appliances
• Installing, maintaining and managing the infrastructure for system monitoring and backup
• Ensuring high-availability of network and QC systems infrastructure
• Introducing an alerting system in case of failures and outages to minimize downtime
• Leading in debugging and diagnosing network problems, including quantum computing systems
• Establishing secure IT infrastructure environment
• Creating network documentation, and keeping it up-to-date
• Supporting internal AQT stakeholders in relevant areas

Required Skills:

• MSc degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent experience
• Excellent knowledge and skills in best practices around management, control, backup, and monitoring of IT & network infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to set up, configure, and integrate network hardware
• Hands-on-mentality in IT administration, networking, routing and switching
• Experience with Proxmox, Ansible and Terraform is a plus
• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• You are proactive, have great problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Preference to work in a collaborative environment with highly-skilled colleagues
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English

Good reasons to join AQT

Look forward to working on ground-breaking technologies in one of the most beautiful places in the Alps. You will become part of a passionate and international team, work in a unique environment with cutting-edge manufacturing and laboratory infrastructure, and have the opportunity to shape the future of quantum computing. We value creativity and actively search for team players with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for technology. AQT is growing, and we'd like to give you the chance to grow with us. We believe in letting our team members pursue their passions, and in helping each other thrive. Your position has the potential to grow into a long-term opportunity. Since we know there is a life outside of work, we do our best to create a family-friendly atmosphere and enable flexible working hours or part-time options.

Your salary

Austrian law stipulates that the formal minimum salary of EUR 46 781.00 per year, according to Collective Bargaining Agreement, must be specified in job postings. Please note that, according to your experience and skills, we are typically paying much more.