All-Round IT System Administrator | 099/2025 Allround IT-Systemadministrator:in (m/w/d)
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves establishing and operating the entire IT infrastructure for the Center for Individualized Infection Medicine (CiiM) in Hannover, working closely with the HZI and MHH data centers. As the All-Round IT System Administrator, you will be responsible for planning the setup of the new infrastructure, including networking, servers, virtualization, storage, and telephony. Day-to-day tasks include administering all local systems, implementing new IT services, documenting the infrastructure, and serving as the primary local contact for on-site user support (First-Level Support) across various endpoints (Windows, MacOS, iOS/iPadOS). You will also coordinate with vendors, service providers, and partners, and support scientific applications and lab systems. The position requires extensive experience in IT system administration and solid knowledge of networking and operating systems. The successful candidate will undergo an initial 2-3 month training period in Braunschweig to align systems and processes before deploying the infrastructure in Hannover, offering a unique opportunity to build the IT backbone for a cutting-edge research institute.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Informatics; OR IHK Certification with relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Extensive experience in the administration of IT systems
- Practical experience in the operation of virtualization environments
Languages
Additional
- Initial 2-3 month training period required at the Braunschweig location for system familiarization and planning; Permanent contract (unbefristet); Work location primarily Hannover, with initial training in Braunschweig; Must coordinate IT security topics with Braunschweig location.
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