IT-Leiter (m/w/d)
Core
Lead the IT department and manage the digital infrastructure of a chemical ecology research institute to ensure optimal working conditions for researchers.
Role type
Senior IT Manager / IT Director
Builds
Research computing environment (HPC, Storage, Network) and digital services for scientific teams
Domain
Life Sciences / Chemical Ecology / Research Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
IT leadership, strategic planning, network engineering, storage management, virtualization, IAM, IT security, compliance, project management, budget management
Preferred skills
Experience in scientific environments, HPC expertise, AI integration knowledge
Technologies
VMware, Proxmox, LTO, AD, LDAP, SSO, MFA, PKI, Linux, Windows, Mac, WAN, LAN, WLAN, SAN
Responsibilities
Lead the IT department with strategic and operational responsibility; Operate and develop IT infrastructure including storage, backup, network, HPC, and communication systems; Develop and implement IT concepts and projects within budget; Ensure IT security, data protection, and compliance; Advise researchers on HPC, data management, and AI integration; Represent the institute's IT externally and in MPG committees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership