Computer scientist (m/w/d)

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE); München; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Family-friendly culture

Health promotion

TVöD-Bund pay scale

Onboarding

Job summary

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Munich seeks a dedicated System Administrator IT (f/m/x) to manage daily IT operations and long‑term infrastructure planning for a research institute. You will support both scientific and administrative users, install and maintain PCs/servers, and ensure secure, up‑to‑date systems.

Join a globally oriented institution with a strong focus on development, family‑friendly culture, health programs, and competitive TVöD‑Bund remuneration.

Qualifications

• You have a degree from a university of applied sciences as a computer scientist or a comparable qualification.
• You have several years of experience in system administration and user support for a modern Windows/macOSX network.
• You have good knowledge of server, Hyper-V, Exchange Server, and SharePoint.
• You have strong hardware and software knowledge, especially Windows Server operating systems.
• You have knowledge of network technology and good communication/documentation skills.
• You are fluent in English and have good German language skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily maintenance and user support and long‑term planning of IT infrastructure for 120 people and large data.
• Provide server systems, monitor productive operation and keep systems up to date with latest tech in coordination with central IT services.
• Support scientific and non‑scientific users at the Munich site including setup of PCs and software, maintenance and new acquisitions advice, and project IT support.
• Provide central resources (disk space) and install and configure new systems with IT operations support.

Skills

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Exchange Server

SharePoint

System administration

User support

Networking

Documentation

English

German

Education

Applied sciences degree in Computer Science (FH)

IT training as IT technician

Job description

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a globally leading, internationally oriented research institution dedicated to discovering new approaches for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

System Administrator IT (f/m/x)

Code: 1576/2026/10

full time, initially limited to 2 years

Site: Munich

• You will handle daily maintenance and user support as well as long-term planning of our IT infrastructure (servers, storage, backup solutions, high performance computing) for a research institute with 120 people generating and analysing large amounts of imaging and genetic data.
• You will be responsible for the provision of server systems, monitor productive operation and keep the systems up to date with the latest technology in close interaction with the central IT services responsible for standard IT functionality (network, data, and user account management, etc.) at our headquarters in Bonn. Together you will plan and implement the provision of systems for special scientific requirements and implement the specified safety concepts.
• You will support scientific and non-scientific users of the IT systems at the DZNE Munich site. This includes the setup of computers (PC and Mac) with operating systems and user software, maintenance and updating of existing computers, advice on new acquisitions, and immediate user support. You will work on projects and be responsible for IT support in the projects.
• Supported by IT operations, you will provide users with central resources, such as disk space and perform the installation and configuration of new systems.

• You have a degree from a university of applied sciences as a computer scientist, a completed IT training as an IT technical assistant or a comparable training.
• You have several years of experience in system administration and user support for a modern Windows macOS X network.
• You have a good knowledge of Server, Hyper-V, Exchange Server, and SharePoint.
• You have very good knowledge in the area of hardware and software, and especially in the area of client and server operating systems (Windows Server).
• Good knowledge in the field of network technology is also required.
• We appeal to dynamic personalities who have a high degree of self‑motivation, communication skills, assertiveness, and competence.
• You enjoy working in a team with highly motivated colleagues to find solutions to complex problems.
• You are detail-oriented and have good communication and documentation skills.
• A very good command of English and a good command of German is a prerequisite.

• Focus on Development - training programs tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Family-conscious organizational culture - because we know that family is important, we support you with our family service
• Health promotion - through our extensive range of company health programs, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund - Including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme
• Personalised onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• Innovation and internationality - a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations