Linux IT Administrator | IT-Administrator/in Linux (m/w/d)

Hochschule Mainz University of Applied Sciences

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Apr 7, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Linux IT Administrator, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of critical infrastructure, focusing on the design, operation, and administration of virtualization solutions such as vSphere and Proxmox. Your daily tasks will involve maintaining Linux systems and their associated services, managing storage systems like QNAP and NetApp, and overseeing Windows pools through endpoint management tools like MECM. Additionally, you will administer cloud services and implement essential IT security measures. This role is ideal for a structured, solution-oriented professional who enjoys working independently while collaborating within a team. The position offers a high degree of stability with a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and mobile work options, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking a healthy work-life balance within a public service (TV-L) framework.

Required Skills

Education

Qualified IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) or an equivalent degree in the field of Computer Science.

Experience

  • Extensive professional experience in virtualization solutions, specifically Proxmox
  • Deep technical experience in Linux administration and IT security protocols
  • Proven experience in managing Windows environments and database systems
  • Experience in the design and operation of storage and network systems

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is full-time (39 hours/week) but is generally divisible for part-time arrangements. Compensation follows the EG 10 TV-L salary scale.