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Student Assistant (m/f/d), Linux System Administrator
Institution/
Type of position: Part-time (monthly hours)
Start:
Remuneration bracket: H1,H2
Monthly hours: 40 hours
Location: L5, 5
Application deadline: 26 September 2025
“Challenge yourself, grow your IT expertise, and get paid for it.”
Your tasks include
- Support day-to-day administration of Linux servers (Debian) and hypervisor cluster (proxmox).
- Apply patches and security updates; assist with kernel/
package management and backups. - Manage users, groups, and permissions; maintain SSH access and sudo policies.
- Contribute to configuration management and automation (Ansible preferred; Bash/
Python). - Help operate containerized services (Docker/Podman) and basic CI tasks (GitHub/GitLab).
- Monitor system health and logs (Prometheus/Grafana/Gotify), document procedures, and improve runbooks.
- Assist with on-prem and cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking, firewalls) per guidance.
Your profile
- Current enrollment at a German university (required).
- Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals (systemd, networking, filesystems, processes).
- Practical experience with the shell (Bash), Git, and at least one scripting language (Bash or Python).
- Familiarity with Docker and basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, SSH).
- Proactive mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently within defined procedures.
- English fluency; German is a plus.
What we offer
- Real-world ops experience with modern Linux infrastructure.
- Mentorship from experienced system administrators.
- Flexible scheduling and a learning-friendly environment.
Applications from persons with a disability are given preferential consideration provided that they are appropriately qualified. The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women and thus encourages women with appropriate qualifications to apply.
If you are interested in applying, please send your application documents via
e-mail or mail by 26 September 2025 at the latest:
Dean's Office
Jochen Baumgardt
L5, 5
68131 Mannheim
jochen.baumgardtuni-mannheim.de
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jochen Baumgardt at
jochen.baumgardtuni-mannheim.de
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