IT Administrator | IT-Administrator:in (all gender)

Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) gGmbH

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 13, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As an IT Administrator at CAIS, you will serve as the backbone of the institute's daily operations, ensuring the stability and continuous development of the IT system landscape. Your day-to-day responsibilities include planning and setting up IT infrastructure, installing and configuring hardware, and managing network systems. You will act as a primary point of contact for employees, providing technical support and conducting training sessions to resolve system and network disruptions sustainably. This part-time position (19.91 hours/week) offers a unique opportunity to work in a research-focused environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. The role is particularly attractive due to its extensive benefits package, including 31 days of annual leave, 'workation' options, and a commitment to equality and health. It is an ideal fit for a solution-oriented professional who enjoys technical challenges and values a structured, independent working style within a collaborative team.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist for System Integration (Fachinformatiker Systemintegration) or a comparable IT qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in hardware configuration and network management
  • Experience in the administration of common operating systems
  • Proven track record in technical problem-solving and system analysis
  • Experience in providing technical support and conducting user training

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Part-time position (19.91 hours/week) located in Germany. Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2029. Remote work possible within Germany on a proportional basis.