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We are looking for an experienced and proactive System Administrator to oversee IT services for a renowned international research organization based in Garching near Munich. In this key role, you will ensure excellent service delivery, foster stakeholder satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic and international environment.
Job Responsibility:
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers (physical, virtual)
DNS, NAS, SAN Infrastructure maintenance and administration
Maintain and administer web application servers and services (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat)
Maintain and administer the VMware infrastructure and monitoring application (Icinga, Grafana and Prometheus, etc.)
Managing backup and recovery processes across all servers
Managing user and system accounts
Monitoring of system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimising performance
Diagnosing and repairing faults, removing errors in systems
Root cause analysis and incident management for “Server and Infrastructure” related incidents
Participate in 2nd + 3rd line support teams for “Server and Infrastructure” related activities
Creating scripts and automating repetitive processes
Executing routine tasks and controlling activities
Identifying and applying security patches and bug fixes
Reacting to alarms and cybersecurity incidents
Requirements:
Completed university degree in computer science or a comparable field of study
at least 3 years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role within the IT services industry
solid professional knowledge of operating systems: Windows, Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS) and virtualization technologies: VMware, Hyper-V
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Bash
Experience with automated configuration management tools: Ansible, Puppet
Hands-on mentality, analytical, structured and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
Business fluent English (min.B2)
Nice to have:
ITIL Foundation
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
German skills
What we offer:
Flexible working hours
hybrid working model
30 vacation days in Germany
special leave
Attractive employee discounts in various stores on site or online
Modern workplace with high-performance IT hardware - no open-plan office