IT Administrator focusing on GPT and AI Systems | IT-Administrator/in (w/m/d) mit Schwerpunkt GPT & KI

RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 5, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the state-wide KI:connect.nrw project, focusing heavily on the administration, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the RWTHgpt and associated AI infrastructure and services. The administrator will be responsible for planning, operating, and expanding Linux-based applications within the Systems and Operations department, ensuring the GPT instance is available for the RWTH and other universities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, coupled with strong foundational knowledge in administering modern Linux distributions (like RHEL/Rocky Linux), Kubernetes, Podman, and experience with vector databases (e.g., Qdrant). The ideal candidate is motivated, service-oriented, and proficient in both German and English, ready to provide 2nd and 3rd level support and engage in continuous learning of new technologies.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or successfully completed internal IT-2 training course, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in administration of current Linux distributions
  • Professional experience in implementing and administering Kubernetes and Podman
  • Experience with vector databases (e.g., Qdrant)
  • Experience with complex system and network environments under Linux

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years. Willingness to participate in on-call duty for selected central services is possible.