IT Specialist for Backup and High-Performance Computing (HPC) | Informatiker*in Backup & HPC (w/m/d)

Job Summary

As an IT Specialist for Backup and HPC at the Thünen Institute, you will be responsible for the conception, operation, and continuous development of the central backup infrastructure and High-Performance Computing clusters. Your daily activities include monitoring system availability, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting complex environments involving virtualization and SANs. You will play a critical role in automating processes using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code tools while ensuring strict compliance with IT security and data protection regulations (GDPR). This position is ideal for technical professionals who enjoy a mix of strategic design and hands-on system administration. You will act as a consultant for internal research teams, helping them navigate backup strategies and HPC utilization. Working within a federal research institute offers a stable, meaningful environment where your technical expertise directly supports scientific advancements in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The role offers excellent work-life balance through flexible working hours and mobile work options.