Senior System Administrator

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.