Senior Linux Administrator | Senior Linux Admin (w/m/d)
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung
Job Summary
The University Computing Centre (URZ) at Heidelberg University is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to join their Future IT – Research & Education service area. This role focuses on building and operating Linux-based virtualization environments and establishing a Kubernetes test environment in collaboration with other universities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing technical concepts, testing various use cases like CI/CD runners and AI applications, and providing technical problem analysis and documentation. This position requires a proactive approach to conceptualizing and implementing new IT services, strong Linux server administration skills, and experience with network management. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys team collaboration and contributing to scientific publications and funding acquisition within a dynamic university setting.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Computer Science or MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) fields
Experience
- Professional experience in conceiving and introducing new IT services
- In-depth knowledge of Linux server administration
- In-depth knowledge of IT network management
- Experience with installation and administration of Kubernetes clusters (ideally)
- Experience with automation tools for server configuration (e.g., Ansible)
- Experience with monitoring tools
- Experience with scripting languages
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract until end of August 2027. Position is full-time but can be shared (part-time possible).
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