IT System Administrator | IT-Systemadministrator*in (w/m/d)

RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 8, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As an IT System Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting and evolving the central IT infrastructure of RWTH Aachen University. Day-to-day, you'll be involved in IT project design, planning, and administration of complex system environments, particularly Microsoft-based. Your responsibilities will include monitoring system performance, implementing updates, troubleshooting, and managing IT security concepts. You'll also provide 2nd level support and participate in on-call duties. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent, solid experience in Windows-based infrastructure administration (Active Directory, Windows Server), and proficiency in scripting for automation. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a supportive team, working with current technologies in a leading IT service provider for research and education.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT infrastructure and system administration
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows-based infrastructure administration (e.g., Active Directory, Windows Server)
  • Experience in scripting (PowerShell) and server configuration automation
  • Experience in user interaction and consultation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Temporary contract for 2 years (according to § 14 Abs. 1 Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG)). On-call duty required.