Job Description:
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As a Linux System Administrator, you will be part of a dedicated service team providing essential IT support. Our team specializes in delivering reliable assistance and services in networking, security, storage, and Linux-based infrastructure.
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In collaboration with colleagues, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various tasks based on your background and skill level. These include designing and configuring networks, implementing firewall and security solutions, working with scale-out storage, and offering support in virtualized environments (VMWare and Docker).
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Responsibilities encompass archiving and backup, identity management (IdM), and automated configuration and update management (Ansible). Considering the diverse skill set within our team, we welcome applicants from different IT backgrounds in system and network administration.
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It's not expected that candidates already have experience with all the listed technologies or be responsible for all of them upon hiring. Due to our clientele being multinational, we provide support in both English and German.
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Tasks:
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1. Support, implement and maintain general Linux-based infrastructure services as part of a team
2. Support, implement and maintain monitoring and security solutions such as firewalls and intrusion detection
3. Support, implement and maintain Linux-based scale-out storage and backup systems
4. Support, implement and maintain virtualization services such as VMWare, Proxmox and Docker
5. Suggest improvements on processes and procedures
6. Work closely with scientists to help design systems and structures to meet their research needs
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Your Profile:
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* A university or equivalent degree in an IT-related or scientific discipline - or a good explanation why the career path you've chosen gives you equivalent skills
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in Linux system administration
* Basic Linux scripting knowledge
* Networking and IT security knowledge and experience
* Must be living in or willing to relocate to Germany. Open-mindedness and a desire to experience other cultures is a definite bonus as our environment is heavily international
* Must be fluent in German and English and have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work in a team
* Desire to take advantage of provided training for career development - Scionics is happy to grow the experience base of our service team members
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Benefits:
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* Favorable contract conditions and salary based on experience - with regular performance reviews and corresponding increases in salary
* Equipment: Any equipment needed for the job will be provided
* Training: We provide funding for yearly training and courses flexibly chosen by the employee
* Corporate culture: Informal work environment with strong ties to academia and modern science
* Location: Headquartered in Dresden, a beautiful but still affordable city
* Company stability: A stable company with over 20 years of experience providing IT for scientific customers
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