Join our IT team at our Karlsruhe location as IT System Administrator (m/f/d) What could be more meaningful than shaping the future of water? The TZW is one of the world’s leading water research institutes. We are driven by the goal of creating a sustainable and future-proof water supply for generations to come—from protecting water resources to ensuring drinking water flows from the tap. To this end, 200 employees develop innovative solutions and support our clients in the water industry. Every day is a fresh start, always as a team and with great enthusiasm. What we offer you an open work atmosphere in a stimulating environment collaboration within a dedicated team diverse projects where you can apply your skills a future-proof job at a non-profit institute flexible working hours and remote work options for a healthy work-life balance performance-based pay in accordance with the state collective bargaining agreement annual bonus and company pension plan What you can expect from us Installation, administration, and operation of client and server infrastructure (Windows) Operation and administration of VMware, HyperV, Veeam, Datacore, and Sophos User and device management via Microsoft Azure, Intune, Entra, M365, and Exchange Online First- and second-level support for end users, clients, applications, and infrastructure Design and implementation of digitalization initiatives Creation and maintenance of system documentation What you should bring to the table A completed degree, e.g., in computer science or business informatics, or alternatively, an apprenticeship as an IT specialist (m/f/d) for system integration or a comparable IT training program Several years of professional experience, in-depth knowledge of server, storage, and virtualization technologies, as well as network technology and operating systems Willingness to adapt to change, enthusiasm, strong communication and implementation skills Analytical thinking skills as well as an independent and conceptual approach to work Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work well in a team Does this sound interesting? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application via the online form on our website www.tzw.de/karriere by June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Ingo Arheit at ingo.arheit(at)tzw.de. The position is initially limited to two years. We aim to convert this into a permanent position. TZW DVGW - Technology Center for Water Karlsruher Straße 84 76139 Karlsruhe Germany