The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) is a competence center of the Max Planck Society. It is engaged in the development and optimization of algorithms and applications for high-performance computing as well as in the design and implementation of solutions for data-intensive projects in close collaboration with scientists of the Max Planck Institutes. The MPCDF operates Max Planck supercomputers, computing systems, a cloud platform, and data repositories for various Max Planck institutes and maintains an up-to-date infrastructure for data management including long-term archival as one of the largest such academic sites within Europe.

The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) is looking for a

Linux System Administrator (m/f/div)
Job ID 08/2024

The MPCDF infrastructure comprises a wide range of data-driven services. For ongoing maintenance as well as further developments and improvements, the MPCDF is searching for a qualified candidate to join the data division (m/f/div). The chosen candidate will take a leading role in maintaining and further developing the MPCDF data services.

The applicant should ideally hold a degree in an IT-related area and should be familiar with modern DevOps procedures as well as the operation of data-driven (web) services.

Good knowledge of Linux system administration
Programming and scripting experience (Python, Bash)
Creativity for problem solving under changing conditions
Ability to realize concrete solutions
Good communication skills (in English and German)

Beneficial skills:

Experience in the administration of self-hosted GitLab instances or similar web-based services
Familiarity with automation (Ansible or similar technologies) and virtualization techniques (VMWare, Proxmox)
Interest in science and research

The full-time position starts as soon as possible and is initially limited for a period of up to two years, with the possibility of extending this to a permanent position. Salary will be based on experience according to the German TVöD.

Additional benefits include:

Exciting and responsible activities at the Garching Research Center in the Max Planck Society's high-performance computing center
A motivated, collegial team in an attractive, crisis-proof and international environment
A wide range of further training opportunities and development prospects
Flexible working hours
Remuneration depending on qualifications and professional experience according to TVöD Bund
Company pension scheme (VBL)
Private accident insurance, financed by the employer
Reduced rates for certain insurances
Family service on the Garching research campus
Subway station U6 directly in front of the institute
Subsidies for MVV job ticket and Deutschland-Ticket job ticket
Free parking on site

Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF) jobs

Linux System Administrator (m/f/div)