IT Systems Administrator for Legal Department Technical Systems | IT-Systemadministratorin (w/m/d) für technische Systeme in der Rechtsabteilung

Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves overseeing the technical infrastructure of the legal department at DESY, one of the world's leading research centers. You will play a pivotal role in the implementation and technical configuration of a new electronic file management software (e-Akte). Day-to-day responsibilities include serving as the primary technical contact for software vendors, managing system testing and maintenance, and overseeing data migration. You will also be responsible for monitoring system operations, ensuring data consistency between file systems and databases, and developing backup and recovery strategies. This position is ideal for an IT professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technical administration and process-oriented legal workflows. DESY offers a highly attractive international research environment with flexible working models, including up to 50% mobile work, and a commitment to professional development and work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in IT, such as IT Specialist for System Integration (Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration), or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the administration of Linux and Windows systems
  • Experience in the operation, monitoring, and further development of IT systems
  • Experience in technical system configuration and software testing
  • Experience in data migration and maintaining consistency between databases and file systems
  • Proven ability to work in a structured, process-oriented, and independent manner

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term position until December 31, 2027. The role is based in Hamburg and offers the possibility of mobile work (up to 50%).