Windows Technician F/M

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The ESRF in Grenoble, France, seeks a skilled Windows technician to join the IT Services Group. You will manage Windows workstations, AD, printers, scanners, and multimedia solutions within the Windows Unit, providing reliable user support.

This 12-month temporary contract offers an international, collaborative environment, relocation assistance to Grenoble, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge European science. English is the working language and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree worth at least 120 ECTS in Computing or related domain.
• Two years minimum experience with Windows.
• Excellent communication and service-oriented mindset.
• Team spirit and reactivity.
• Analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows PCs and associated hardware and software.
• Monitoring the workstation fleet.
• Oversee and monitor the printers/scanners.
• Maintain and provide regular user support for multimedia solutions.

Skills

Windows technologies

Excellent communication

Team spirit

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree in Computing

Tools

Active Directory

Windows Server

Windows workstations

Job description

• Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 07/10/2026
• Contract duration: 12-month temporary contract

The IT Services Group (ITS) plays a pivotal role in supporting the European Synchrotron’s scientific mission by providing essential computing resources and services. We are seeking a skilled Windows technician to join our dynamic IT team and contribute to the efficient operation of our Windows infrastructure. As part of the Windows Unit, you will play an important role in managing various systems- related tasks, including Active Directory and office equipment, multimedia solutions and stores procurement .

Your key responsibilities include:

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows PCs and associated hardware and software.
• Monitoring the workstation fleet.
• Oversee and monitor the printers/scanners.
• Maintain and provide regular user support for multimedia solutions.

Expected profile

• Technical degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, lngenieria Tecnica or equivalent worth at least 120 ECTS) in Computing or any other relevant domain.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows technologies (workstations and servers).
• Two years minimum experience with Windows.
• Excellent communication skills and service oriented mind-set.
• Team spirit and reactivity.
• Analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English (working language)

Working conditions

12-month temporary contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

What we offer:

• Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
• Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
• Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
• Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
• Benefit from ourcompetitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.