IT Employee (f/m/d)

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Your responsibilities include:

• Management, maintenance, and further development of the entire IT infrastructure at IMKAAF, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Independent needs analysis, cross-functional consulting, and the provision of customized IT services for the entire institute
• Oversight, maintenance, and optimization of the database infrastructure for research data
• Design, implementation, and continuous development of a backup/recovery management system
• Responsibility for overall IT security and data protection
• Development and leadership of information and training programs on IT security and current IT threats for all IMKAAF employees
• Optional: Supporting the institute with scientific programming and software development

You have:

• Completed vocational training as an IT specialist (f/m/d) or an equivalent, verifiably recognized qualification
• Several years of verifiable experience in IT support, IT administration, or network administration
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN) as well as experience with network design and optimization
• Proficiency with Linux-based server systems (especially Debian)
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including database architecture, migration, and performance optimization
• Ideally, expertise in one or more programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Python, LabVIEW)
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English
• High level of initiative, a strong willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills

• Purposeful Contribution:

  Your work creates the conditions for world‑class research—and helps ensure that science makes a tangible difference for society and the future.

• Flexible Working Hours:

  Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.

• Family-friendliness:

  The “KIT‑Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.

• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities:

  We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.

• Stay Healthy:

  Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes and mental‑health programmes.

• Individualised Extra Benefits:

  Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.