IT System Administrator (m/f/d)

Job Posting No. 762

The Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI), TWINCORE site, Center for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research GmbH, is seeking a

IT Systems Administrator (m/f/d)

TWINCORE is a joint institution of the Hannover Medical School (MHH) and the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI). Here, clinicians and basic researchers from various disciplines work side by side in the field of infectious disease research. Our focus is on translational research, the interface between basic research and clinical development.

The TWINCORE administration organizes all central administrative processes at the center. It sees itself as a support unit that creates the necessary framework conditions for the scientific research groups so that they can fulfill their research mission.

These are the tasks you can expect:

• Conceptual development of the IT infrastructure in collaboration with the Executive Board, Administrative Management, and the Infrastructure Division Management
• User support for TWINCORE employees on all IT-related issues
• Management of local and global server and storage systems
• Service and maintenance of the network in the TWINCORE building (firewall, routers, switches)
• Installation and support
• Coordination of collaboration with the IT departments of both shareholders

Your qualifications and skills:

• Successfully completed technical college or bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology
• or successfully completed technical training in the IT field (e.g., IT specialist, etc.) with several years of relevant experience
• Experience in administering Linux-based IT systems
• Experience in administering mail servers and basic email services
• Strong knowledge of network technology and network administration
• Knowledge of virtualization solutions
• Prior experience in endpoint management and mobile device management (MDM)
• Good knowledge of Windows and macOS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German
• Ability to work well in a team
• High flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Strong service orientation

Desirable for this position:

• Knowledge of administering Active Directory and Windows Server environments
• Knowledge of VoIP and telephony systems
• Knowledge of software-defined storage
• Experience with VPN technologies
• Interest in science and research

We offer you:

• An attractive and varied role at a forward-looking research institute
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies
• Flexible work schedules, part-time options, and the ability to work from home by arrangement
• A corporate culture that values and promotes equal opportunity
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities to build technical expertise and personal skills
• A family office to support work-life balance
• Attractive benefits offered by the public sector
• Possibility of an employer subsidy for the Jobticket

Given equal professional qualifications, preference will be given to individuals with severe disabilities. To ensure your rights are protected, please clearly indicate in your cover letter or resume that you have a severe disability.

Employment is through the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of employment is Hanover.

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Start Date: December 1, 2026; initially limited to 2 years
Compensation: E 11 TV EntGO Bund
Work Hours: 39.00 hours per week
Work location: Hanover
Probationary period: 6 weeks
Application deadline: October 12, 2026

Contact:

For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Albrecht Goez by phone at 0511-220027-140 or by email at: albrecht.goez@twincore.de.

Please apply via our career portal.

Please include a cover letter, a resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please do not include a photo.

We look forward to receiving your application!