Job description: Senior Linux System Administrator (f/m/x) - Storage

102871

Full time, close to full time
35-39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Your work provides the foundation for scientific discoveries with real impact, shaping the future of health.
We are looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator (f/m/x) to join our Scientific IT team.

Your tasks

• You will work on the design, development, and operation of HPC and Linux storage systems together with an interactive team.
• Your responsibilities include configuration and capacity management, as well as the deployment and monitoring of file systems based on ZFS on Linux.
• You will be responsible for providing the file systems to our customers over the network using NFS, SMB, and Lustre.
• You will work closely with HPC, Linux, Windows, and network experts.
• You will support file system users and help analyze and resolve functional and performance issues.
• You are interested in the latest developments in storage protocols such as RDMA or NVMe over Fabrics.
• You will follow developments in the field of file systems such as Lustre, BeeGFS, DAOS, etc.

Your profile

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field from a university with internationally recognized quality standards.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• You have good knowledge of shell and scripting languages ​​(Python, bash, etc.).
• Your knowledge of the Linux operating system is excellent; ideally also in the area of Red Hat distribution.
• You have good knowledge of networking of Ethernet and InfiniBand, and are also knowledgeable in virtualization and container technologies (OpenStack, Singularity, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• You are fluent in spoken and written English; German language skills are a plus.
• Your working style is structured, systematic, and strongly focused on customer needs. You are able to collaborate effectively in teams.

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This is a permanent position.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: "We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful."

Get to know us

Benefits

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
• Personal Development: Continuous education and training
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• Family Support: child care, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Retirement Provision: Company pension plan

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Alf Wachsmann, +49 89 31872488, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree by the time you start work at the latest.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

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85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.