System Administrator for PostgreSQL and Linux | Systemadministrator/in im Bereich PostgreSQL und Linux

Universität Siegen

Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jul 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The University of Siegen is seeking a dedicated System Administrator to join their Center for Information and Media Technology (ZIMT). This role involves high-level system administration, focusing on the operation, configuration, installation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems. A key responsibility will be ensuring high availability, including managing clusters for both systems and databases. The successful candidate will also contribute to the administration and ongoing development of existing PostgreSQL clusters. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional with a strong background in Linux and a desire to deepen their expertise in PostgreSQL within a dynamic academic environment, offering a chance to make a visible contribution to research and teaching.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Bachelor/Master) in Computer Science or a related IT-focused field, or equivalent IT training with substantial professional experience

Experience

  • Professional experience in Linux-based system administration
  • Experience in Linux, Clustering, and Automation (e.g., Ansible)
  • Initial experience in containerization (e.g., Docker) and virtualization (e.g., VMware) is ideal
  • Basic knowledge of PostgreSQL with motivation to develop further

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified