As a Junior IT System Administrator, you will support the operation, maintenance, and ongoing development of XU University’s IT infrastructure. This role is ideal for early-career IT professionals who are eager to build a solid foundation in system administration and cloud-based IT environments.
Working closely with the IT team, you will help ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT services for staff, lecturers, and students. Support the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of the university’s IT infrastructure and systems
Assist in the configuration and management of Microsoft 365, including Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
Ensure stable and reliable IT operations for academic and administrative users
Support the implementation and documentation of IT security and data protection measures in line with internal policies
Handle technical onboarding and offboarding, including user accounts, devices, permissions, and access rights
Manage IT assets, licenses, and hardware inventory, and support procurement, setup, and lifecycle management of devices
Provide first-level support and assist with second-level support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and access-related issues
Participate in small infrastructure, automation, and digitalization projects
Collaborate with internal departments and support coordination with external IT service providers
Completed vocational training, a degree, or comparable qualification in Computer Science, Business Informatics, IT, or a related field
~0–1 year of practical experience in IT support, system administration, or a similar role (internships count)
~ experience with Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, or Teams is a plus
~ Basic understanding of SaaS platforms, web technologies, and databases, or strong willingness to learn
~ Interest in IT security, access management, and system stability
~ Basic knowledge of IT service management (e.g., Good English skills: German is an advantage but not mandatory
At XU Exponential University, you’ll work in an innovative, international environment at the intersection of technology and education. You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern IT and cloud systems, take on real responsibility early on, and grow your skills alongside a supportive and collaborative IT team—while making a direct impact on students, faculty, and staff.
XU Exponential University is a dynamic, state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam/Berlin metropolitan area. Our concept combines academic rigor with a practice-based education model : Learning through doing with real projects, real partners, and real impact. All our programs revolve around AI applications, covering fields from digital business to data, robotics, and enterprise IoT.