System Engineer - Data communication

Your Job:

In the Networking Team you will work on the operation and further development of an efficient data communication infrastructure for the Research Centre. One focus is on supporting the data centre network for the supercomputers operated by JSC, including the new exascale computer JUPITER:

• Developing and implementing suitable solutions for the networks in JSC, considering the specific requirements of a supercomputer centre
  
• Close cooperation with other involved divisions of JSC
  

Depending on your qualifications and interests, you will also be active in areas such as: LAN, WLAN, cabling management, network monitoring, SDN, NAC.

Your Profile:

• You have a bachelor`s or master`s degree (or comparable) in computer science/(techno)mathematics, engineering sciences or a related discipline or have professional experience in comparable activities.
  
• You have experience and knowledge in data communication and one or more of the above-mentioned task areas
  
• You are interested in familiarising yourself with new techniques and topics
  
• You have a structured way of working and the ability to work cooperatively
  
• You enjoy working with users and partners (in German and English) to develop communication solutions.
  
• Ideally, you are familiar with the administration of macOS, Linux or Windows.
  
• At best, you also have knowledge of one or more script languages.
  

Even if you do not fit 100% into this job description, we are looking forward to receiving your application. We want you to fit in with us as a person, not just your skill profile.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Exciting challenges at one of the largest research centers in Europe
  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in an international, committed and collegial team
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and the latest technology
  
• Qualified support from scientific colleagues
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. partially remote work
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

You will be initially employed for a fixed term of 2 years but with the prospect of longer-term employment. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 11 or 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.

More information about our division: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ias/jsc/about-us/structure/divisions/communication-systems-division

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.