The Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems is a theoretically oriented research institute where more than 200 scientists from over 40 countries conduct fundamental physics research together with more than 1,000 international guests per year. The institute and its associated guest houses host up to 20 international conferences a year. A team of around 30 infrastructure staff is responsible for research-related tasks. As the institute's internal IT department with 5 employees, we offer comprehensive IT services from a single source. To support the team and the head, we are looking for a reliable employee with a passion for mastering demanding IT challenges to promote a collaborative research environment and, if suitable, to take on management tasks as soon as possible. IT Administrator (m/f/d) Your tasks: Administration of various operating systems (Linux, MAC OS) and user support Monitoring the institute's IT-related compliance obligations, in particular detecting and preventing attacks by monitoring systems Further developing the IT infrastructure and integrating new technologies; supporting the planning and management of IT-related projects and participating in the department's strategic and operational decisions Your profile: Completed IT-related studies or training as an IT specialist or a comparable qualification; professional experience is an advantage Sound IT knowledge, primarily in the area of UNIX/Linux, as well as previous knowledge in the area of IT security or IT compliance is an advantage High level of abstraction and logical thinking as well as presentation skills and the ability to present complex issues in a way that is appropriate for the target audience High level of teamwork and organizational skills, careful working methods, initiative and motivation Language skills: Very good written and spoken German and English We offer: Responsible position with creative freedom, especially with previous scientific qualifications, and challenging tasks in a committed team Temporary position initially for 2 years with the option of taking over the management of the IT department and thus long-term job security Exciting and varied tasks in a dynamic scientific environment Diverse, individual training and development opportunities and excellent training in the necessary areas Remuneration depending on qualifications and professional experience according to TVöD (federal government) as well as public service social benefits Please send your informative application documents to the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, Human Resources Department, Nöthnitzer Str. 38, 01187Dresden or by e-mail as a PDF file [email protected] with the subject "MPI-PKS_IT_2501" by April 15, 2020, quoting the reference number MPI-PKS_IT_2501. Please direct any questions about the position to Mr. Hubert Scherrer-Paulus (Head of IT-Bereichs,[email protected]). Max Planck Institute for Physics complex systems Nöthnitzer Street 38 01187 Dresden www.pks.mpg.de