IT-Server Expertin / IT-Server Experte (m/w/d)

About

Messkunst „Made in Germany" – dafür stehen die ca. 2100 Mitarbeitenden der Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB). Als nationales Metrologieinstitut und führende Forschungseinrichtung entwickeln wir in einem internationalen Arbeitsumfeld weltweit führende Standards für das Messen. So sorgen wir dafür, dass Menschen und Organisationen Messungen vertrauen können.

In Berlin-Charlottenburg suchen wir Sie für das Referat 9.55 „Hochleistungsrechnen“ als:

Role

IT-Server Expertin / IT-Server Experte (m/w/d)

Details

Entgeltgruppe 10 TVöD Bund unbefristet Vollzeit

Your Tasks

The IT of the PTB is organized into 5 departments and divided between the Braunschweig and Berlin sites, which work closely together. The 9.55 "High-Performance Computing" department at the PTB Berlin site operates compute servers and a high-performance computing cluster under Linux for demanding scientific calculations as a service for the PTB's technical departments, as well as further virtualized server infrastructure. You will support our team with the following activities:

• Administrative tasks in the area of Linux, OSS and Windows Server
• Responsibility for IT user management and access rights management at the Berlin site, as well as further automation of processes in server operation
• Participation in the administration of the PTB's High Performance Compute (HPC) cluster
• Support and assistance for scientific users; familiarizing new PTB users with the use of HPC capacities for PTB research
• Provision and installation of discipline-specific physical applications in the field of Computational Physics (e.g. FEM software, OpenFOAM, Geant4)
• Participation in the strategic further development of the server infrastructure, with a focus on container technology, scalability, robustness, energy efficiency, AI applications
• Maintenance and documentation of software installation and cluster configuration

Your Profile

• Completed degree (Bachelor / FH-Diplom) in Computer Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computational Engineering, Scientific Computing, Simulation Science or comparable proven qualification.
• Experience in Linux system administration; sound knowledge of Linux automation (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible, etc.)
• Practical knowledge in the administration of servers, services and user accounts, also under Windows
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with new tools in the area of user management and access rights
• Experience in providing scientific software for users in the field of numerical methods and Computational Physics
• Knowledge of distributed file systems, parallel programming models, processor architectures in the field of high-performance computing, modern storage technologies, research data (management) are advantageous
• Ideally, experience in server virtualization (e.g. Proxmox)
• Sensitivity to data protection and IT security concerns; advanced knowledge of BSI requirements
• Strong service orientation and enjoyment of IT support for researchers
• Independent and structured way of working as well as didactic talent
• Strong team and communication skills
• German (C1 level) and English skills (B2 level)
• Willingness to undertake business trips

The activity may require a security check according to the Security Screening Act (SÜG). By submitting an application, you agree to cooperate in a corresponding security check.

We Offer

Work at the interface of IT infrastructure and cutting-edge research and actively shape the operation and further development of modern HPC clusters and scalable server landscapes for demanding applications in Computational Physics.

An overview of our benefits can be found on our career page.

What's Important to Us

The PTB promotes equal opportunities for women and men and is particularly interested in applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. Therefore, every application, regardless of gender, cultural or social origin, religion, worldview or sexual identity, is welcome. Severely disabled persons or persons with equivalent status will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability.

Your Application

Technical questions about this position can be answered by Dr. Daniel Lübbert in Department 9.55: Tel.: 030 3481-8450, E-mail: daniel.luebbert@ptb.de.

We look forward to receiving your application by June 2, 2026, quoting reference number 26-64-9C. Please use the "ONLINE APPLY" button at the end – this will take you directly to our application portal where you can upload your documents (CV, certificates, cover letter). We cannot consider applications by e-mail. By submitting your application, you accept the data protection regulations.