Data transfer specialist (f/m/d)
Research Associate (f/m/d)
The Scientific Computing Center (SCC) is the information technology center of KIT. The Scientific Data Management department at SCC is seeking additional staff to support the development of user-friendly file transfer tools between suitable endpoints such as the LSDF (Large Scale Data Facility) and the bwDataArchiv in a scientific environment.
Your Responsibilities:
* Operation, maintenance, and further development of existing WebDAV, FTS, and LSDF web portal services
* Extension of the WebDAV protocol to support third-party transfers using FTS and OIDC-based authentication. The extension will be provided as an Apache module for deployment within the LSDF
* Further development of the LSDF checksumming service as well as the web portal
* Integration of the services into the AAI infrastructures of KIT and the NFDI
Job requirements:
* Completed university degree (Master's level), preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
* Knowledge of the programming languages C and Python
* Experience in the operation of IT services
* Knowledge of configuration management systems such as Ansible and Puppet
* Experience in the administration of Linux server systems
* Solid, broad-based IT knowledge
* Knowledge of English - fluent in spoken and written
Curious about an exciting and versatile role in an agile team? Discover more about SCC as your professional place to be: https://www.scc.kit.edu/en/aboutus/working-at-scc.php
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.