IT Employee (f/m/d)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie; Ulm; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VBL pension

JobTicketBW contribution

Cultural & recreational programs

Childcare support

Job summary

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) in Ulm seeks an IT administrator to manage Windows and Linux environments, LDAP and DNS services, and data security policies. You will support server infrastructures, databases, and complex data management systems for experimental setups, while providing user support for workstations and events.

The role requires a degree in CS or related IT field, strong English skills, and familiarity with AI methods as a plus.

Qualifications

• A college degree in computer science or the natural sciences
• Alternatively: a completed vocational training program in IT technology, IT support engineering, or IT administration
• In-depth knowledge of administering Windows client operating systems in corporate or institutional networks
• Good knowledge of Linux servers and common network services (LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, OpenVPN)
• Scripting on various platforms
• Analytical and structured approach with strong service orientation
• Experience with AI methods is a plus
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Responsibilities

• Further development of the complex technical specifications of the HIU's IT architecture, including security policies and updates and ensuring data backups
• Administration, monitoring, and development of the Linux-based server environment and infrastructure services (LDAP, SAMBA, DNS, DHCP) and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Participation in operating a complex data management system for experiments and support for analysis procedures, including AI methods if needed
• Hardware and software support for workstation and measurement station computers (1st- and 2nd-level support)
• Technical support for in-person and online events

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

LDAP

DNS

DHCP

SSH

OpenVPN

Scripting

English proficiency

AI methods experience

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

IT technician training in IT technology/IT administration

Tools

OpenSuSE

Debian

Ubuntu

RHEL

LDAP

DNS

DHCP

SAMBA

Job description

Your Tasks

• Further development of the complex technical specifications of the HIU's IT architecture, including the implementation of security policies (data security), implementation of updates, and ensuring data backups
• Administration, monitoring, and further development of the Linux-based server environment, as well as administration of infrastructure services such as LDAP, SAMBA, DNS, DHCP, etc., and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Participation in the operation of a complex data management system for the various experimental set-ups and support for sophisticated analysis procedures, using artificial intelligence methods, if needed
• Hardware and software support for workstation and measurement station computers (1st- and 2nd-level support)
• Technical support for in-person and online events

Your Profile

• A college degree in computer science or the natural sciences
• Alternatively: a completed vocational training program in IT technology, IT support engineering, or IT administration
• In-depth knowledge of administering Windows client operating systems (Windows XP through Windows 11) in corporate or institutional networks
• Good knowledge of Linux servers (e.g., OpenSuSE, Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL) as well as common network services (LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, OpenVPN, etc.)
• Scripting on various platforms
• Analytical and structured approach to work, as well as a strong service orientation
• Experience with artificial intelligence methods is a plus
• Very good written and spoken English skills

We Offer

• Purposeful Contribution: Your work creates the conditions for world-class research and helps ensure that science makes a tangible difference for society and the future.
• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Family-friendliness: The "KIT-Family+" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Stay Healthy: Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul", we promote your well-being through fitness classes and mental-health programmes.
• Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicketBW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job location Ulm

Salary Salary category 12 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration permanent

Contact person in line-management Dr. Heribert Wilhelm [e-mail]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact: IsabellDuzsik Personalservice (PSE) [e-mail] [phone]

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply.Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-11-15

Job posting number: 386/2026