Job in Germany : IT System Administrator with focus on Windows (m / f / d)

The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Garching near Munich is a world leader in the field of ground-based and space-based experimental astronomy. The institute develops and operates state-of-the-art astronomical instruments for this purpose. The technical fields of electronics and mechanics play a fundamental role in this.

The IT group manages and maintains the IT infrastructure and central IT services of the institute. It also develops scientific software and applications for ongoing scientific projects as well as specific control software for detectors and satellites under construction.

To support the technical areas of mechanics and electronics at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, the IT group is looking for a

IT system administrator with focus on Windows (m / f / d)

Reference number 10 / 2025

Your task is to work closely with the technical departments to support and further develop their IT landscape. Among other things, the aim is to digitize and optimize the collaboration between the technical departments and the scientific projects using our central IT infrastructure.

Your tasks for the technical areas include:

• Administration, license management, backup management and inventory of the IT landscape
• Administration of virtualization environments (VMware, Proxmox)
• Technical organization of IT security management
• Acting as a coordinating interface between the technical areas, the IT group, IT security, and the administrative area
• Second level support for the workstations

Your qualifications include:

• A degree in computer science or comparable training
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and experience with classic Microsoft Windows server and client administration
• Confident handling of shell programming (especially Windows and Linux)
• Basic knowledge of networks
• Reliable and sustainable documentation
• Advanced network knowledge and a basic understanding of the requirements of complex CAD / CAM solutions and MS SharePoint are an advantage
• Very good written and spoken English skills are required
• The willingness and ability to take initiative and work in a team

We offer:

• Excellent development opportunities in an international environment at one of the world's leading research institutes in the field of astronomy
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated, performance-oriented, and multi-professional team
• Targeted induction concepts from experienced colleagues
• Internal and external training and further education according to individual needs
• Transparent payment in accordance with the TvöD Bund in line with your qualifications and professional experience as well as a guaranteed annual special payment
• Company pension scheme (VBL)
• Employer-financed private accident insurance within a framework contract for all employees
• A subsidy for the Deutschlandjobticket or the Isar-Card-Job Ticket
• Good accessibility by public transport (Garching-Forschungszentrum station directly at the institute) or by car (free parking on the institute premises)
• Canteen in the immediate vicinity. Further catering options in the surrounding area
• Support in finding childcare and care for relatives
• Flexible working time models to reconcile family and career (mobile working)

The full-time position is limited to two years. The aim is to continue employment for an indefinite period.

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application with cover letter, CV, and certificates by May 18, 2025 via our career portal.

The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly welcome.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity and wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

MPE is committed to increasing diversity and equal opportunity in all respects and welcomes applications regardless of factors such as race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

For more information about working at MPE, please visit our homepage (https://www.mpe.mpg.de).