TU-ID: 020

256090

System administrator (all genders) Windows or Linux with focus on VDI

Full-time or Part-time from 30 hours/week unlimited

TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

The central campus IT department at TU Wien is looking to fill a position in the products division as a system administrator (all genders) Windows or Linux with focus on VDI, expected to start in September 2025 (40 hours/week or part-time from 30 hours/week, unlimited) with the following responsibilities.

Tasks:

• Operation and maintenance of our VMware and Omnissa Horizon VDI environment (user and rights management, patch/release management)
• Collaboration on security checks and automation of recurring processes (PowerShell/ Bash), in line with your level of experience
• Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of our VDI and backend systems, as well as analysis
• Routine maintenance of our thin client fleet (updates, device replacement)
• Creation of system documentation and short user guides
• Testing of new configurations in our lab environment
• Collaboration with internal specialist departments and direct sparring with the senior admin
• Active further training in areas relevant to VDI

Your profile:

• Completed secondary education or IT apprenticeship (initial professional experience an advantage)
• Basic knowledge of Linux or Windows system administration
• Basic knowledge of IT security and monitoring is an advantage
• Initial experience with Omnissa Horizon or remote desktop services is an advantage
• Interest in virtualisation technologies and willingness to learn new things
• Very good German or English skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Accuracy in implementation and documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the level IVA of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 3,390.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until August 28th, 2025.

Please note in your motivation letter whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time position.

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Carmen Keck

T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the application process .

Technology for People

Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.