System Engineer for Data Communication

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH; Jülich; À distance; EUR 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

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30 Tage Urlaub

Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Jahresbonus (75–90% des Monatsgehalts)

Résumé du poste

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH sucht im Bereich der Kommunikationstechnik einen System Engineer for Data Communication. Sie arbeiten an der Betrieb und Weiterentwicklung der Datenkommunikationsinfrastruktur des Forschungszentrums, inklusive VPN-Lösungen und IPv6-Operationen.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören auch die Vernetzung von Zweigstellen, LAN/Wi‑Fi am Campus, Netzwerküberwachung und die Verwaltung der Virtualisierung zentraler Netzwerkdienste.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Informatik/Engineering (Bachelor/Master) oder gleichwertig.
• Erfahrung in IT-Security (Netzwerksicherheit, ACLs) und den genannten Aufgabenbereichen.
• Bereitschaft, sich in neue Techniken einzuarbeiten und strukturiert zu arbeiten.
• Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift (mind. CEFR B2).

Responsabilités

• Betrieb und Weiterentwicklung der Datenkommunikationsinfrastruktur am Forschungszentrum.
• Planung und Bereitstellung von VPN-Lösungen (Remote-Access, Site-to-Site).
• IPv6-Betrieb, -Planung, -Beratung, -Schulung und Evaluierung neuer Standards.
• Netzwerk- und Sicherheitsdienstleistungen überwachen und warten.
• Schnittstellenentwicklung für User-Management und Anbindung externer Netze.

Description du poste

System Engineer for Data Communication

Are you interested in data communication? Do you believe that only a deep technical understanding makes it possible to safely operate data networks with the highest performance in a demanding research environment? Do you enjoy working with people to achieve complex goals jointly in a team?

So do we! The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) operates one of the most powerful supercomputer and quantum computer infrastructures in Europe and makes it available to scientists in Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany and Europe for research purposes.

The "Communication Systems and Services" division at the JSC is an experienced and dedicated team with a diverse range of tasks. It is responsible for the planning, operation and further development of the data communication networks at the research centre (campus networks, Internet, supercomputer networks) and provides central systems and services for IT security. Through research and development work, the division ensures that these will continue to meet the high demands of a research institution in the future.

Your Job

In the Networking Team you will work on the operation and further development of an efficient data communication infrastructure for the Research Centre. Your main areas of focus are:

• VPN access to the campus network (remote-access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs)
• IPv6 operations (planning, deployment, consulting & training, evaluation/review of new standards)

Depending on your qualifications and interests, you will also be active in operation and further development of areas such as:

• Implementation of interfaces for user management
• Connection of branch offices and external networks, such as the science network
• LAN and Wi-Fi on the research centre’s campus
• Monitoring of networks and network services
• Management of the virtualization environment (operation of central network services)

Your Profile

• You have a bachelors or masters degree (or comparable) in computer science/(techno)mathematics, engineering sciences or a related discipline
• You have experience and knowledge in IT‑Security (network security, ACLs, etc.) and one or more of the above‑mentioned task areas
• You are interested in familiarising yourself with new techniques and topics
• You have a structured way of working and the ability to work cooperatively
• You enjoy working with users and partners (in German and English) to develop communication solutions
• Ideally, you are familiar with the administration of network infrastructure devices auch as routers, switches and VPN‑appliances
• At best, you also have knowledge of one or more script languages
• You have a very goodcommand of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary isrequired(at least B2 level according to CEFR), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. In addition, your very good German skills round off your profile

Even if you do not fit 100% into this job description, we are looking forward to receiving your application. We want you to fit in with us as a person, not just your skill profile.

Our Benefits for You

• Work Environment: Exciting challenges at one of Europe's largest research centres and interdisciplinary collaboration in a committed and collegial team
• Work-life balance: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and on-site appointments
• Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Flexibility: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• Campus experience: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 11 or 13 of the TVöD‑Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
• Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement between 75% and 90% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits
• Fixed-term: The position is initally limited to 2 years

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options for women: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey. International applicants can find more information here: https://go.fzj.de/job-journey-internationals

Place of Employment: Jülich

Start Date: To the next possible date

Working Hours: 39 Hours / Week

Salary: Pay Group 11 or 13 TVöD-Bund

Application Deadline: The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled.

Index number: 2026T-0806