The Fraunhofer Society ( www.fraunhofer.de ) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. Its 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely, 30,000 people from engineering, science, administration, and IT. They know: Those who come to Fraunhofer want to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Our team at Fraunhofer LBF researches solutions for the design of sustainable materials, structures, and systems, as well as circular economy strategies that meet the highest demands for reliability, efficiency, and resilience. Would you like to be part of this inspiring team? We look forward to receiving your application!

The IT department provides all institute employees with a high-performance information technology infrastructure and IT services. If you're also interested in redesigning IT within a scientific environment and engaging with the research questions of scientists, then join our team. Your new colleagues are looking forward to getting started with you.

We are currently seeking an

IT Systems Engineer / Network Engineer (all genders)

in Darmstadt.

Here you bring about change

You are responsible for the technical operation and further development of the institute's internal network infrastructure, tailored to the needs of research activities. This includes systems and topics such as next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto), core and distribution switches (Cisco, HP), LAN, WAN, WLAN, NAC, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, network monitoring, and documentation. In all your activities, you lay the IT foundation for continuous scientific progress while simultaneously considering the information security requirements arising from external standards such as DIN ISO/IEC 27001, VDA ISA/TISAX, and Fraunhofer's internal guidelines. Your specific tasks include the following:

• Implementation of state-of-the-art network solutions in light of the continuously changing requirements of research operations.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the entire network infrastructure
• Participation in the further development of the institute's ongoing digitalization within the framework of interdisciplinary scientific projects with the aim of secure and future-oriented networking of the LBF's extensive machine park in the context of "Industry 4.0" and "IoT"
• Advising the institute's staff on all network-related issues

This is how you contribute

• Completed university degree (Bachelor's) in computer science or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of professional experience as a System Engineer, ideally with in-depth understanding of LAN (Cisco, HPE/Aruba), WLAN (Cisco) and NAC (Aruba ClearPass); existing certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, LPIC, ITIL are an advantage.
• Expertise in complex network infrastructures (routing, switching) in enterprise environments (Cisco, HPE/Aruba) and next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto)
• Basic knowledge of Linux systems/distributions and their configuration is advantageous.
• Experience with the use of network protocols (e.g. TCP, IPv6, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, 802.1X), network solutions such as IPAM, monitoring, log analysis, NAC and network automation (Ansible, Gitlab, CI/CD, Python)
• Basic knowledge of information security procedures, e.g. DIN ISO/IEC 27001
• Teamwork skills, commitment, excellent communication skills, sense of responsibility
• Independent, meticulous, structured and solution-oriented work style
• Fluent German and good English, both spoken and written.

What we have in store for you

• Varied and interesting challenges in IT
• An open and collegial working environment
• Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, location and time flexible working, mobile working)
• Support services for reconciling family and career: parent-child office, emergency childcare, life situation coaching, childcare and advice on homecare/eldercare etc. in cooperation with pme Family Service
• Targeted further education and development of your professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer education program
• Because we place great importance on equal opportunities and diversity: programs for the career development of female scientists and female managers, debiasing services and much more.
• Access to accessible workplaces and technical aids, as well as individual support for integration into the work environment
• Company pension schemes, capital-forming benefits and salary conversion
• Good public transport connections, job ticket, free parking, high-performance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees
• Monthly changing shopping discounts

Remuneration is up to TVöD pay grade EG 12 (depending on qualifications).

The weekly working hours are 39. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. The position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extension.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if equally qualified. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – we work together to find solutions for applicants with disabilities that optimally support their abilities.

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the application of the results in business and industry, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future.

Ready for change? Then apply now and make a difference! You will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt after we receive your online application. We will get back to you as soon as possible and tell you what happens next. 

Do you have questions about the position, the application process, or accessibility? Do you need support? Thorsten Hering and Manuel Matern are available for you at +49 6151 705-8514 and +49 705-8349, respectively.

Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF www.lbf.fraunhofer.de 

Reference number: 86030 Application deadline: 

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