Advanced (Linux) System Engineer with Focus on Identity Management (m/f/x)

Responsibilities

Operate and Support Identity Management
You operate our core Linux‑based IDM services (LDAP, SSO, MFA) and support the team in expanding more complex components. You ensure high availability, security and seamless integration into the existing infrastructure.

Analyse Issues, Improve Performance
You handle the analysis of demanding incidents and resolve root causes sustainably.

Design and Integrate IDM Solutions
You independently design straightforward IDM workflows and systems, integrate them smoothly into our environment—and support colleagues in evolving more complex architectures with a focus on security, scalability and compliance.

Automate with Scripts and Pipelines
You automate recurring tasks via scripting (Bash, Python, …) or CI/CD pipelines, increasing operational efficiency and quality.

Operating Linux servers
You operate our core Linux‑based server and support the team to operate our infrastructure. You ensure high availability, security and seamless integration into the existing infrastructure.

Documentation and Knowledge Management
You document the setup, changes and troubleshooting processes of servers and IDM systems, share your know‑how within the team and thus facilitate knowledge transfer.

Learn New Things, Drive Technology Forward
With the team’s support, you acquire new technologies, proactively explore current trends in Identity & Access Management and contribute fresh ideas to continuously improve our platform.

Admission Requirements

• Completed IT apprenticeship or advanced technical education (HTL, technical Matura, technical Bachelor's/Master's degree), a comparable relevant qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• Language skills: Good knowledge of German and English
• Min. 2 years experience as (Junior) System Engineer

Desired Qualification

Professional Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of operating Linux‑based systems (e.g. Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu)
• Familiarity with IDM concepts (identities, accounts, sync, groups, …), related technologies and systems (e.g. directories such as AD, LDAP)
• Experience operating Linux‑based (web) applications
• Proficiency in working with databases (MariaDB, MSSQL, PostgreSQL …)
• Ideally, hands‑on experience running IDM platforms
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python or Perl to automate processes
• Experience with source‑code management tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Desirable: experience with virtualisation technologies (e.g. Proxmox) and containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience using monitoring and logging solutions
• Solid understanding of networking and firewalls
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex IT issues

Personal Competencies

• Independent, solution‑oriented working style
• Strong analytical thinking and rapid comprehension
• High level of teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to grasp complex matters and explain them clearly
• Commitment to continuous learning and adopting new technologies

We Offer

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

Organisational Unit

As the central IT service provider of Graz University of Technology, we provide the technical basis for excellent teaching, cutting-edge research and modern administration. Our mission: efficiency, innovation and security. Support us in developing and operating the IT infrastructure of tomorrow.