System Administrator IT (f/m/x)

DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases; München; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Munich seeks an experienced IT systems administrator to maintain servers, storage and backup solutions for a research environment. You will support both scientists and staff, provision systems for specialized requirements and implement safety concepts in close collaboration with central IT services.

Ideal candidates have several years of experience in system administration, with strong knowledge of Windows/MacOS networks, Server,

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field with practical IT training.
• Several years of system administration and user support experience in a mixed Windows/Mac environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V, Exchange Server and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance and user support for IT infrastructure in a research institute.
• Provide server provisioning, monitor production systems and keep hardware/software up to date.
• Support DZNE Munich site users, set up computers, advise on new acquisitions and support projects.
• Provide central resources like disk space and assist in installation and configuration of new systems.

Skills

System administration

User support

Windows-MacOS X network

Documentation

Education

Applied sciences degree in computer science

IT technician training or comparable

Tools

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Exchange Server

SharePoint

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.

• 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

Family-conscious organizational culture

Because we know that family is important, we support you with our family service

Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund

Including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme

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

Interested?

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.