We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior System Administrator to support and enhance the IT infrastructure of a renowned international research organisation based in Garching near Munich . In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the stability, performance, and security of critical systems. If you are passionate about open-source solutions, virtualization, and automation and want to contribute to robust and reliable IT services we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Candidate profile

• Education & Experience: Completed university degree in computer science or a comparable field of study.
• Know-how: At least 5 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; the following valid certifications are a plus: ITIL Foundation, VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Working style: Hands-on mentality, analytical, structured and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Languages: Business fluent in English (min. C1) and good German skills (min. B2) is an advantage.

Your responsibilities

• Installing, configurating, and maintaining Linux servers (physical, virtual).
• DNS, NAS, SAN Infrastructure maintenance and administration.
• Maintaining and administrating web application servers and services (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat).
• Maintaining and administration of 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.
• Participating 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.
• Automation and orchestration.
• Creating and maintaining documentation.

For you

• Achieve more! – Take on a key role in an international client environment and grow independently in a collaborative IT organisation within a dynamic growth company.
• Pure variety! – Exciting working environment in a creative and highly motivated team with chal-lenging tasks.
• Teamwork! – Cooperation with experienced specialists.
• Workplace with charme! – Modern workplace with high-performance IT hardware - no open-plan office.
• Work-life balance! – Flexible working hours, hybrid working model and 30 vacation days in Germany as well as special leave.
• What else? – Attractive employee discounts in various stores on site or online.
• The best for last: – Friendly and open-minded colleagues and a pleasant working atmosphere.