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

Universität Siegen

Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The University of Siegen is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their Center for Information and Media Technology (ZIMT). In this full-time, permanent role, you will be responsible for the high-level administration, operation, configuration, and installation of Linux-based systems. A key part of your role will involve ensuring high availability, including managing clusters for both systems and databases, and actively contributing to the administration and development of existing PostgreSQL clusters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background or robust IT education, coupled with extensive experience in Linux, clustering, and automation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a dynamic university environment, balancing professional growth with a supportive work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university or technical college degree 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
  • Initial experience in containerization (e.g., Docker) and virtualization (e.g., VMware) is ideal
  • Basic knowledge in PostgreSQL with motivation to develop further in a productive environment

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified