Gesucht : Linux System Administrator (m / f / div)

The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) is a competence center of the Max Planck Society. It is engaged in the development and optimization of algorithms and applications for high-performance computing as well as in the design and implementation of solutions for data-intensive projects in close collaboration with scientists of the Max Planck Institutes. The MPCDF operates Max Planck supercomputers, computing systems, a cloud platform, and data repositories for various Max Planck institutes and maintains an up-to-date infrastructure for data management including long-term archival as one of the largest such academic sites within Europe.The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) is looking for aLinux System Administrator (m / f / div) Job ID 08 / 2024The MPCDF infrastructure comprises a wide range of data-driven services. For ongoing maintenance as well as further developments and improvements, the MPCDF is searching for a qualified candidate to join the data division (m / f / div). The chosen candidate will take a leading role in maintaining and further developing the MPCDF data services.The applicant should ideally hold a degree in an IT-related area and should be familiar with modern DevOps procedures as well as the operation of data-driven (web) services.Required skills : Good knowledge of Linux system administration Programming and scripting experience (Python, Bash) Creativity for problem solving under changing conditions Ability to realize concrete solutions Good communication skills (in English and German) Beneficial skills : Experience in the administration of self-hosted GitLab instances or similar web-based services Familiarity with automation (Ansible or similar technologies) and virtualization techniques (VMWare, Proxmox) Interest in science and research The full-time position starts as soon as possible and is initially limited for a period of up to two years, with the possibility of extending this to a permanent position. Salary will be based on experience according to the German TVöD.Additional benefits include : Exciting and responsible activities at the Garching Research Center in the Max Planck Society's high-performance computing center A motivated, collegial team in an attractive, crisis-proof and international environment A wide range of further training opportunities and development prospects Flexible working hours Remuneration depending on qualifications and professional experience according to TVöD Bund Company pension scheme (VBL) Private accident insurance, financed by the employer Reduced rates for certain insurancesFamily service on the Garching research campus Subway station U6 directly in front of the institute Subsidies for MVV job ticket and Deutschland-Ticket job ticket Free parking on site Your applicationYou can find more information on our webpage : https : / / www.mpcdf.mpg.de / . For further questions, please contact Dr. Raphael Ritz ( [email protected] ) .Please apply with a letter of motivation and a CV online ( https : / / recruitingapp-5257.de.umantis.com / Vacancies / 618 / Application / CheckLogin / 2?lang=eng ) by November 10th, 2024 . The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of women and individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The MPCDF is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of gender or gender identity, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. We also aim to provide family-friendly working conditions.