Linux System Administrator (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Helmholtz Munich as a Linux System Administrator. In this role, you will install and manage Linux servers, work with GPU and compute cluster systems, and support a vibrant IT department. Ideal candidates will have a degree in computer science and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Continuous education and training

30 days annual leave

Child care support

Company pension plan

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Structured and systematic working style.

Aufgaben

• Install, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers.
• Design, develop, and operate GPU and compute cluster systems.
• Serve as the first point of contact for users.

Kenntnisse

Linux operating system

Shell and script languages

Customer focus

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics or related field

Vocational training as German IT specialist

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

IT - EDV

Job description:Linux System Administrator (f/m/x)

102545

Full time, close to full time
35-39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Home Office Options

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.

Join us and use your talents and passion as we work together to drive forward scientific progress.

The Digital Transformation and IT Department (DigIT) supports the renowned researchers and administrative departments of Helmholtz Munich in a vibrant international environment with all aspects of a modern, forward-looking IT and office infrastructure and acts as a central driver of digital transformation. In collaboration with highly dynamic and innovative research teams, we provide a range of services and applications, from standard workstations to artificial intelligence and deep learning. The digital transformation is a strategic guiding principle for the development of the center, and we promote agile and digital skills throughout the center.

Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.), CEO of Helmholtz Munich: "We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.

Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."

Your tasks

• Install, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and applications on them
• Work on the design, development and operation of GPU and compute cluster systems together with an interactive team
• Serve as the first point of contact for users for help or problem analysis and resolution
• Work with platform developers in porting projects to the HPC system

You will work in a vibrant IT department in close contact with the scientists of a world leading research center.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics or a related technical subject from a university with internationally recognized quality standards; alternatively, a completed vocational training in the profession of German IT specialist ("Fachinformatiker:in") with comprehensive knowledge and relevant further training
• At least 3 years of professional experience
• Good knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Good working knowledge of shell and script languages (e.g., bash, Python)
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Structured and systematic working style with a strong focus on customer needs as well as the ability to work in teams

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge of German
• Special knowledge in one of these areas is a plus:
• HPC (e.g., Workload Scheduler, CUDA, Infiniband)
• Storage (e.g., Block, NAS, Object, Parallel)
• Cloud (e.g., Container, OpenStack, OpenShift, AWS, GCP, Azure)

Benefits

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
• Personal Development: Continuous education and training
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Retirement Provision: Company pension plan

Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.

Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.

The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.

If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This is a permanent position.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Hr. Dr. Alf Wachsmann, [phone], who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• References from recent employers

We are Helmholtz Munich.Why join us?

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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
DigIT - Digital Transformation & IT
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.