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In this role, you manage heterogeneous IT systems, plan IT resources, further develop JupyterHub for teaching, and support AI projects as well as server migrations and deployments.
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Your role in the team
- The IT infrastructure of the Institute of Biochemistry and Biology comprises a heterogeneous network of Windows, macOS, and Linux systems that support the diverse tasks in research, teaching, and administration.
- This includes server and network infrastructure, backup and printer solutions, pool rooms, cluster and research computers, as well as project-related services.
- As one of two IT system administrators at the institute, you play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of teaching and research activities and actively contribute to the further development of the institute's technical infrastructure in close coordination with your colleague and the ZIM (Center for Information Technology and Media Management).
- Participation in the central AI and HPC infrastructure to provide local Large Language Models (LLM) for scientific projects with a particular focus on Open Science and Open Data.
- Operation and further development of the central JupyterHub environment for teaching, especially for the Institute of Biology and Biochemistry.
- Strategic planning of IT resources, participation in third-party funded projects, especially in the needs assessment of IT resources and their sustainability.
- Migration, consolidation, and operation of institute servers into and onto the centrally provided server and storage infrastructure, as well as its expansion.
- Empirical and evidence-based requirements analysis of AI needs in research and teaching at the institute and collaboration with the AI@UP group.
- First- and Second-Level IT Support.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed (professional) university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in a natural science, economic, or technical field, or equivalent skills and professional experience.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of server operating systems (Linux-Ubuntu, Microsoft) and server software (web servers, terminal servers).
- Independent and systematic working approach as well as reliability in completing the assigned tasks.
- Proper conduct towards different groups of people.
- Teamwork skills.
- German language skills at C1 level according to GER, English language skills at B2 level.
- Knowledge of Python and Shell scripting, PHP; MySQL, Java.
- Knowledge of various IT techniques (version control, monitoring, debugging, deployment, and project management tools).
- Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
Experience
- Knowledge and experience in the application of modern data security methods.
What we offer
- A secure job in the public sector.
- Work-life balance thanks to fixed working hours, a family-friendly environment, 30 days of vacation, and the possibility of remote work.
- Individual development through training and further education opportunities.
- Extensive and diverse offerings of university sports.
- Subsidy for the job ticket and a workplace with good public transportation connections.
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About your employer
The University of Potsdam is one of the leading universities in Germany, offering a wide range of study options and an interdisciplinary research profile.
- 1991
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Education System
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