The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) isa competence center of the Max Planck Society. It is engaged in thedevelopment and optimization of algorithms and applications forhigh-performance computing as well as in the design andimplementation of solutions for data-intensive projects in closecollaboration with scientists of the Max Planck Institutes. TheMPCDF operates Max Planck supercomputers, computing systems, acloud platform, and data repositories for various Max Planckinstitutes and maintains an up-to-date infrastructure for datamanagement including long-term archival as one of the largest suchacademic sites within Europe. The Max Planck Computing and DataFacility (MPCDF) is looking for a Linux System Administrator(m/f/div) Job ID 08/2024 Aufgaben The MPCDF infrastructurecomprises a wide range of data-driven services. For ongoingmaintenance as well as further developments and improvements, theMPCDF is searching for a qualified candidate to join the datadivision (m/f/div). The chosen candidate will take a leading rolein maintaining and further developing the MPCDF data services. Theapplicant should ideally hold a degree in an IT-related area andshould be familiar with modern DevOps procedures as well as theoperation of data-driven (web) services. Profil - Good knowledge ofLinux system administration - Programming and scripting experience(Python, Bash) - Creativity for problem solving under changingconditions - Ability to realize concrete solutions - Goodcommunication skills (in English and German) Beneficial skills: -Experience in the administration of self-hosted GitLab instances orsimilar web-based services - Familiarity with automation (Ansibleor similar technologies) and virtualization techniques (VMWare,Proxmox) - Interest in science and research Wir bieten Thefull-time position starts as soon as possible and is initiallylimited for a period of up to two years, with the possibility ofextending this to a permanent position. Salary will be based onexperience according to the German TVöD. Additional benefitsinclude: - Exciting and responsible activities at the GarchingResearch Center in the Max Planck Society's high-performancecomputing center - A motivated, collegial team in an attractive,crisis-proof and international environment - A wide range offurther training opportunities and development prospects - Flexibleworking hours - Remuneration depending on qualifications andprofessional experience according to TVöD Bund - Company pensionscheme (VBL) - Private accident insurance, financed by the employer- Reduced rates for certain insurances - Family service on theGarching research campus - Subway station U6 directly in front ofthe institute - Subsidies for MVV job ticket and Deutschland-Ticketjob ticket - Free parking on site