Job
In this role, you lead projects for the planning and development of network infrastructure, administer modern components, and automate configurations while adjusting security architectures.
This listing has been machine translated. Show original
Job technologies
Your role in the team
- Planning, operation, and further development of our highly available network infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, WAN, and data center).
- Administration of modern network components (routers, switches, firewalls, and network services).
- Further development of our network and security architecture in line with current best practices.
- Automation of network and security configurations, as well as standardization of operational processes.
- Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and infrastructure projects.
- Analysis and resolution of complex network and security issues.
- Conducting vulnerability analyses and supporting the assessment of technical risks.
- Contribute to incident response processes and the continuous improvement of IT security.
- Planning and implementation of infrastructure modernizations in collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
- Documentation and continuous optimization of our network and security landscape.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You have completed a university degree in computer science or a related field.
- Alternatively, completed vocational training in IT and comparable knowledge and skills, e.g. gained through several years of relevant professional experience and further professional qualifications.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of operating modern IP networks.
- Good knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP).
- Structured and analytical approach to work.
- Good written and spoken German and English skills.
- Enjoyment of teamwork and service-oriented collaboration with researchers and administrative staff.
Experience
- Practical experience with routing, switching, and VLAN concepts.
- Experience operating firewalls and security solutions.
- Ideally, you will also have experience in one or more of the following areas: network automation (e.g., Ansible, Python, or comparable tools), Network Access Control (NAC), VPN, Zero Trust, or microsegmentation concepts, monitoring and observability solutions, enterprise WLAN infrastructures, data center networks and high-availability solutions, Linux-based network services, IT security standards (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz or ISO 27001), vulnerability management and incident response, container or Kubernetes networking, project work in complex IT infrastructures.
What we offer
- Challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment.
- Modern network and data center infrastructures in a world-class scientific environment.
- Exciting infrastructure and digitalization projects.
- An open and collegial working environment with short decision-making processes.
- Structured onboarding and individual professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
- Public sector benefits.
- Support for a better work-life balance through benefit@work.
- An on-site daycare center at the research campus.
- A workplace at the Albert Einstein Science Park on Potsdam’s Telegrafenberg.
- A green campus with excellent public transport connections and a shuttle service to Potsdam Central Station.
Topics you will work on
Job locations
About your employer
The Helmholtz Center Potsdam – German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) is the national research center for geosciences in Germany. The GFZ conducts interdisciplinary research on the "Earth System" and on the influence of humans on the planet. With around 1260 employees (including guests), the GFZ is one of the largest centers of its kind in Europe.
- 250+ Employees
- 1992
- Established Company
- Onsite
- Science, Research
More jobs
These jobs might also interest you
Anyone who joins here not only designs software – they bring machines to life that are recognizable on real construction sites. Software Developer (m/f/d) Basic Engineering Our client is an internationally leading manufacturer of technically...
Operation, monitoring, and further development of the network infrastructure. Administration and configuration of firewalls, routers, and switches. Ensuring network availability, performance, and security. Participation in IT security concepts and...
Area of responsibility “DRV Bund IT” is the service provider for Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, developing and operating a complex IT system landscape in close coordination with its customers. Our “IT4IT” domain provides IT departments across DRV...
