IT Employee (f/m/d)

Your Responsibilities Include

• Management, maintenance, and further development of the entire IT infrastructure at IMKAAF, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Independent needs analysis, cross-functional consulting, and the provision of customized IT services for the entire institute
• Oversight, maintenance, and optimization of the database infrastructure for research data
• Design, implementation, and continuous development of a backup/recovery management system
• Responsibility for overall IT security and data protection
• Development and leadership of information and training programs on IT security and current IT threats for all IMKAAF employees
• Optional: Supporting the institute with scientific programming and software development

You Have

• Completed vocational training as an IT specialist (f/m/d) or an equivalent, verifiably recognized qualification
• Several years of verifiable experience in IT support, IT administration, or network administration
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN) as well as experience with network design and optimization
• Proficiency with Linux-based server systems (especially Debian)
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including database architecture, migration, and performance optimization
• Ideally, expertise in one or more programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, Python, LabVIEW)
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English
• High level of initiative, a strong willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills

• Purposeful Contribution : Your work creates the conditions for world‑class research—and helps ensure that science makes a tangible difference for society and the future.
• Flexible Working Hours : Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.
• Family-friendliness : The “KIT‑Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities : We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Stay Healthy : Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes and mental‑health programmes.
• Individualised Extra Benefits : Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Contract duration

permanent

Salary

Salary category 9b TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contact person in line-management

Dr. Romy Fösig

+49 721 608-25942

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact

Isabell Duzsik

Personalservice (PSE)

[email protected]

+49 721 608-25077

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-09-20

Job posting number: 173/2026