System Administrator IT (f/m/x)

Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V.; Bonn; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development focus

Family-friendly culture

Health programs

Onboarding

International exchange

Job summary

The Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE) seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist to maintain and plan our IT environment.

You will manage servers, storage and backups, and support high-performance computing for imaging and genetic data analysis across the Bonn headquarters and DZNE Munich site. You will work with central IT services to provision systems for scientific requirements, ensure security concepts, and assist researchers and staff with computer

Qualifications

• Degree from a university of applied sciences in computer science or an equivalent IT qualification.
• Several years of experience in system administration and user support for a Windows-MacOS X network.
• Strong knowledge of Server, HyperV, Exchange Server and SharePoint.
• Solid hardware/software knowledge, especially Windows Server operating systems.
• Good networking knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and plan IT infrastructure (servers, storage, backups, HPC) for a 120-person institute.
• Provide server provisioning, monitor productive operation and keep systems up to date.
• Support science and non-science users at DZNE Munich site and at Bonn HQ.
• Install and configure PCs and user software, advise on new acquisitions, provide immediate user support.

Skills

Windows-MacOS Network

HyperV

Exchange Server

SharePoint

Networking

Education

University of applied sciences degree in Computer Science

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.

Your role in detail

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. Togelher you will plan and implement the provision of systems for special scientific requirements and implement the specified safety concepts. Support of 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.

Your profile in cutting edge research

• 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, HyperV, 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

We Offer

• Focus on Development
• Training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development
• Family-conscious corporate culture
• Because we know that family is important, we support you with our family service
• Health promotion
• Through our extensive range of company health programmes, 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

Excellence in research thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. We stand for a respectful and open culture. We promote equal opportunities, remove barriers, and welcome applications from people across all dimensions of diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities.