IT technician (m/w/d)

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE); München; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Family-friendly culture

Health programs

TVöD-Bund remuneration

Onboarding

International exchange

Job summary

The Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE) Munich site is seeking an IT System Administrator to maintain and support our research IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and HPC environments.

You will collaborate with central IT services in Bonn and support researchers with Windows/macOS client management, security concepts, and project-based IT needs. We expect a university- or VET-level qualification in computer science or IT training, several years of system

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or IT-related field or equivalent training.
• Several years of experience in system administration and user support for modern Windows/macOS networks.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V, Exchange Server and SharePoint.
• Strong hardware and software knowledge, especially client and server OS.
• Good command of English and German.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily IT operations and user support; plan long-term IT infrastructure.
• Provide and monitor server systems; coordinate with central IT services in Bonn.
• Plan and implement systems for scientific requirements and safety concepts.
• Support IT users at DZNE Munich site (PC and Mac setup, software, updates).
• Work on projects and provide IT support within projects; manage central resources and new system installations.

Skills

System administration

User support

English (fluent)

German language

Team collaboration

Education

University of applied sciences degree in computer science or IT-related training

Tools

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Exchange Server

SharePoint

Networking

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate Profile

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A very good command of English and a good command of German is a prerequisite.

Benefits and Conditions

• 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