Linux System Administrator (m/f/d) in Bioinformatics Industry

Scionics Computer Innovation GmbH; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global IT consulting firm in Dresden is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to join their team. The role involves supporting and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure, security, and virtualization services while collaborating closely with research scientists. Candidates must possess a university degree in an IT-related field and at least 3 years of experience in Linux system administration. Fluency in both German and English is required. This position offers a collaborative and supportive environment for career development.

Leistungen

Regular performance reviews and salary increases

Funding for yearly training and courses

Informal work environment

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Fluent in German and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Aufgaben

• Support, implement and maintain general Linux-based infrastructure services.
• Support, implement and maintain monitoring and security solutions.
• Work closely with scientists to design systems that meet research needs.

Kenntnisse

Linux system administration

Networking knowledge

IT security experience

Basic Linux scripting

Teamwork

Ausbildung

University degree in IT-related or scientific discipline

Tools

VMware

Proxmox

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Scionics Computer Innovation GmbH excels in offering cutting-edge consulting, services, and support tailored to academic institutions and scientific research organizations. We specialize in seamlessly integrating information technology with biology and the life sciences, serving as a vital conduit between IT and research. As a prominent member of the Biopolis Dresden research campus, we actively collaborate with life science companies and academic research institutions. Currently, we are looking to expand our service team in Dresden, Germany and are seeking two highly skilled Linux System Administrators to join us on a full-time, onsite basis.

Job Description

The Linux System Administrator will join our dedicated service team, providing essential IT support. Our team specializes in delivering reliable assistance and services in networking, security, storage, and Linux-based infrastructure. In collaboration with colleagues, the Linux System Administrator will contribute to various tasks based on background and skill level, including designing and configuring networks, implementing firewall and security solutions, working with scale-out storage, and providing support in virtualized environments (VMware, Proxmox, Docker). Additional responsibilities include archiving and backup, identity management (IdM), and automated configuration and update management (Ansible).

We welcome applicants from diverse IT backgrounds in system and network administration. It is not expected that candidates have experience with all listed technologies or be responsible for all tasks upon hiring. Due to our multinational clientele, we provide support in both English and German.

Your Responsibilities

The team handles a diverse set of technologies, and candidates will be expected to contribute to the following tasks according to skill and experience.

• Support, implement and maintain general Linux-based infrastructure services as part of a team
• Support, implement and maintain monitoring and security solutions such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Support, implement and maintain Linux-based scale-out storage and backup systems
• Support, implement and maintain virtualization services such as VMware, Proxmox and Docker
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures
• Work closely with scientists to design systems and structures that meet research needs

Training and additional support will be available to help the candidate expand their skill set and learn more about the technology areas of interest.

Your Profile

• A university or equivalent degree in an IT-related or scientific discipline – or a convincing explanation why your chosen career path provides equivalent skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Linux system administration
• Basic Linux scripting knowledge
• Networking and IT security knowledge and experience
• Based in Germany or willing to relocate; openness to different cultures is a plus in our international environment
• Fluent in German and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to take advantage of provided training for career development

Benefits

• Contract terms and salary based on experience, with regular performance reviews and salary increases
• Equipment provided as needed for the job
• Funding for yearly training and courses selected by the employee
• Corporate culture: SME with strong ties to academia; international environment (roughly 50% non-German colleagues) and an informal work environment
• Location: Dresden headquarters near the river Elbe with nearby residential areas
• Company stability: Over 20 years of experience providing IT services to scientific customers

Contact

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant documents with the subject “Linux System Administrator”.