IT specialist as IT-Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

About this job

Your Expertise. Our Infrastructure. Growing Digitally Together!

The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane (MHB) is seeking to fill a full-time, permanent position (40 hours/week) as an IT Operations Specialist (m/f/d) at the earliest possible date.

The position is based at our Brandenburg an der Havel campus, with the possibility of mobile or hybrid work. In the digital daily operations of our university, teaching, research, and administration intersect - requiring a modern, secure, and reliable IT infrastructure. This is where you come in: with technical expertise, a strong sense of responsibility, and the opportunity to independently develop and actively shape our IT infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and further develop the university-wide IT infrastructure (network, servers, on-premise & cloud) to support research, teaching, and administration
• Proactively oversee monitoring, performance, and security measures to ensure a highly available, secure, and user-friendly IT environment
• Take technical responsibility for data backup and recovery (backup monitoring, regular recovery tests, systematic documentation)
• Actively contribute to university IT projects, including technical consulting, partial responsibility for project tasks, and implementation of modern and sustainable solutions
• Provide support at the 1st and 2nd level as needed, guide the IT team, and collaborate constructively with faculties, research units, and administrative departments

Scope of Responsibility & Opportunities for Impact:

• Freedom to shape infrastructure development and select and implement new technologies
• Responsibility for maintaining IT operations in a diverse university environment
• Participation in university-wide modernization and digitalization initiatives with direct influence on future IT standards
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders and the opportunity to actively shape processes and technical standards

Professional Qualifications:

• Completed vocational training as an IT specialist (m/f/d) in system integration, or a degree in computer science, or comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of professional experience; experience in a comparable position is desirable
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Ubiquiti)
• Experience with virtualization, backup, and client management systems (e.g., VMWare, Veeam, Matrix42)
• Solid knowledge of the Microsoft 365 environment (including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Defender, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune)
• Open-mindedness towards Linux and open-source solutions
• Interest in new technologies and IT projects

Work Style & Personality:

• Independent and responsible way of working
• Team-oriented, structured, and solution-focused approach
• High motivation for continuous development

IT Competencies:

• Network administration (enterprise networks, security, monitoring)
• Virtualization & backup (VMWare, Veeam)
• Client/ device management (Matrix42, Intune)
• M365 administration (including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Defender, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience with Linux-based systems and open-source technologies

Language Skills:

• German: very good written and spoken skills (B1)
• English: very good written and spoken skills (B2)

Benefits:

• Collaboration in an engaged IT team within an interdisciplinary university environment
• Collegial and supportive working atmosphere with flat hierarchies
• Sustainable mobility options: discounted Germany Ticket for public transport; possibility of a BusinessBike (with permanent employment)
• Option for mobile/ hybrid work and flexible, self-determined working hours (aligned with core working hours)
• 28 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus 2 additional days for Christmas and New Year
• Attractive compensation corresponding to your qualifications and experience
• Individual opportunities for professional and personal development
• Digital health platform (WorkLifePortal) offering free resources, training, recipes, and tips for health promotion
• Occupational health service including preventive medical check-ups