System Administrator / System Technician for Cybersecurity

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT is one of the leading research and development institutions for cybersecurity in Germany and Europe and is part of ATHENE, the national research center for applied cybersecurity. ATHENE is a collaboration between the Fraunhofer Society, TU Darmstadt, Hochschule Darmstadt, and Goethe University Frankfurt. Our common goal: to make the world of tomorrow safer. The focus is on application-oriented research and the development of innovative technologies and solutions for the pressing security and data protection issues of our time.
Will you soon help shape a secure digital future with us?

Be part of change

 As a systems technician for cybersecurity, you will play a central role in the technical implementation of our ATHENE research projects:

• Installation, configuration, operation, and recovery of AI clusters


• Setup, installation, configuration, and operation of systems with very high and highest confidentiality requirements, including structural measures


• Implementation of multi-tenancy in complex system environments


• Implementation of system hardening measures according to current security standards


• Independent collaboration with researchers on technical issues 

What you contribute

• Completed studies (either a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience or a Diploma/Master's degree) in the field of IT, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification


• Proven experience in handling complex IT infrastructures


• In-depth knowledge of system administration and network technology


• Experience with virtualisation technologies and container solutions


• Knowledge in the area of system hardening and IT security


• Familiarity with common AI platforms and their requirements desirable


• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style


• Good knowledge of German and English 

What we offer

• You work independently directly with our research teams and are disciplinarily assigned to the technical department.


• Environment and opportunities for qualification in the high-tech sector, especially the possibility of pursuing a doctorate on topics in the field of cybersecurity or for professional development in the administrative-technical area.


• Collaboration at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity


• Friendly, open, and collegial work environment with a dynamic and creative work atmosphere


• Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, location- and time-flexible work, mobile work)


• Support services for balancing family and work: parent-child office, emergency care, life situation coaching, childcare, and consulting services for homecare-eldercare, etc., in cooperation with pme Familienservice.


• Since we place great importance on equal opportunities and diversity: programs for the career development of female scientists and female leaders, debiasing offerings, and much more.


• Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and salary conversion


• Subsidy for the Germany Ticket Job Ticket


• The position is initially limited to 2 years. A long-term collaboration is being sought. 

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
 

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT 

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