The Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior at its sites in Constance and Radolfzell offers an international, interdisciplinary, and cooperative environment that opens up unique research opportunities. The goal of our basic research is to develop a quantitative and predictive understanding of the decisions and movements of animals in their natural environment.

For our institute in Radolfzell/Konstanz, we are looking for the next possible date, initially for 5 years with the possibility of extension, for an IT system administrator Linux (m/f/d) (80% - 100%).

Our offer

• Wideranging role in an international, dynamic team
• Open-minded and inspiring work environment
• Challenging tasks at a leading, highly interdisciplinary research institute by the beautiful lake of Konstanz
• Opportunity to implement cutting-edge IT technologies and collaborate with researchers on novel computing infrastructure
• Flexible working hours with options for home office
• High degree of independence
• Extensive training and further education opportunities
• Wide network of Max Planck Society IT experts, researchers, and high-performance infrastructure
• A secure job with various social benefits and an additional pension plan (VBL)
• The payment is made in accordance with the public service collective agreement (TVöD-Bund) depending on professional experience and qualifications.

Your tasks

• Installation and administration of the Linux based server infrastructure and Linux-based storage systems for scientific data
• Ensuring system availability through proactive approach and troubleshooting
• Maintenance and configuration of monitoring systems
• Backup and archiving of scientific data
• Regular installation of security and firmware updates
• Installation and support of our scientists in the operation of Linux-based (and Windows-based) computers and GPU workstations
• Configuration and administration of firewalls and VPN connections
• Configuration and administration of Proxmox and VMware virtualization environments
• Support for projects in the scientific field, adaptation of the IT infrastructure to new requirements and management of IT infra- structure projects

Your profile

• University degree in the field of computer science or a comparable field of study, or a completed apprenticeship as IT specialist for system administration or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the above-mentioned areas are beneficial.
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Profound knowledge of Linux operating systems and knowledge about MS Windows Server
• Experience in script languages especially Bash and PowerShell
• Solid knowledge of current network and firewall technologies
• Sound knowledge of storage systems (preferably Ceph and ZFS)
• Profound knowledge in the conception and administration of virtualization solutions
• Flexible, proactive, independent, responsible and solution-oriented thinking and service-oriented work
• Teamwork, communication and cooperation skills, friendly and open-minded appearance.

The Max Planck Society endeavors to employ more severely disabled people. Applications of severely disabled persons are expressly welcome. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Questions about this position will be answered by Robert Weber (rweber@ab.mpg.de).

Are you interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application until March 28, 2025 via our online application portal.