IT System Administrator (m/f/d) in the Identity and Device Management Department

Heart. Purpose. Attitude. Passion.
From Calling to Career: HSHL

Passionately nurturing the talents of tomorrow.

At HSHL, research, teaching, and professional practice come together naturally. We pursue a common goal: to prepare people for their professional futures—and thereby contribute to our society. A modern work environment provides our employees with optimal support. We offer: active involvement in shaping daily university life, a culture of openness among colleagues, and a strong team by your side.

IT System Administrator (m/f/d) in the Identity and Device Management Department

• Hamm
• Full-time
• Immediately
• 2 years
• E 9a TV-L

Scope of Responsibilities and Tasks – What to Expect:

• Device Management: You will manage the university’s IT workstations and PC pools, ensuring reliable operation through installation, configuration, maintenance, and software deployment.
• Identity Management and User Administration: You will manage user accounts, permissions, email accounts, and other access rights throughout the entire user lifecycle.
• Identity Management with NetIQ: You will administer and operate our central identity management system, assist with the integration of line-of-business applications, and contribute to its further development.
• System Operations and Support: You will analyze and resolve issues, implement updates and changes, and provide second-level support to users and colleagues.
• PKI and Printing Systems: You will support the operation of the self-service PKI and the lifecycle of digital certificates, as well as the administration of our central and decentralized printing systems.
• Consulting and Collaboration: For IT-related questions and procurements, you will advise employees and collaborate with internal contacts and external service providers on technical solutions.
• Documentation and Further Development: You will document systems and changes and actively contribute to the optimization of our IT services and processes.

Your Profile – What You Bring to the Table:

• Qualifications: You have completed vocational training in computer science or a related field suitable for performing these tasks.
• Professional Experience: You have professional experience in the administration and support of IT systems, as well as a solid general understanding of modern IT infrastructures.
• Microsoft Environment: You have strong knowledge of Microsoft-based environments, particularly Active Directory, Exchange, and client and device management.
• Identity Management: Knowledge of identity and access management, ideally with NetIQ Identity Manager or comparable systems, is a plus.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of networking, PowerShell, and IT service management, as well as relevant certifications—such as ITIL, Microsoft Endpoint Administration, or NetIQ—is desirable.
• Work Style: You work in a structured, independent, and solution-oriented manner; you are service-oriented and communicate confidently with users, colleagues, and external service providers.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken German skills (C2 level) round out your profile.

Our Benefits – What We Offer You:

• Meaningful Work: Whether in teaching, research, or technical and administrative roles—with us, you’ll make an active contribution to the education and development of young people and help shape the future in an academic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work hours, as well as options for working from home and part-time work, allow you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Family-Friendly Environment: As a family-friendly employer, we actively support our employees at every stage of life with tailored work schedules, coaching, and counseling.
• Professional Development and Personal Growth: We offer a diverse range of professional and personal development opportunities to support your career and personal growth.
• Health Promotion: Ergonomic workstations and health-promoting initiatives, such as active breaks during work hours, support your well-being.
• Modern dual campus: At HSHL, you’ll benefit from a modern, well-equipped work environment, good public transportation connections, free parking with electric charging stations, and a cafeteria on each campus.

General Information About the Position: The place of employment is Hamm. The university has policies in place regarding working from home.
This full-time position, limited to two years, is to be filled as soon as possible.
Salary classification is based on the assigned duties and fulfillment of personal requirements, up to Pay Grade 9a according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service of the German States (TV-L).

Positions may generally also be filled on a part-time basis, provided there are no operational reasons preventing this in individual cases. The university is committed to promoting the professional advancement of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given priority in hiring if equally qualified.

In accordance with Section 14(2) of the German Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG), this job posting is directed exclusively at applicants who are not currently employed by, nor have ever been employed by, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Application & Contact

Do you see your next professional challenge here? Then we look forward to receiving your application by October 5, 2026, via our online portal.

Interviews are expected to take place in calendar week 43 on the Hamm campus.

Your contact for questions regarding the selection process and potential employment:
Ms. Katharina Sophia Tietz
katharina.tietz@hshl.de
T 02381 8789-7412

Your contact for questions regarding the advertised position:
Mr. Fabian Hülser
fabian.huelser@hshl.de
T 02381 8789-7540

Chancellor of Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
Department 4 – Human Resources
Marker Allee 76–78
59063 Hamm
www.hshl.de/karriere

General Information about the Position: The place of employment is Hamm. The university has policies in place regarding remote work.
This full-time position, limited to two years, is to be filled as soon as possible.
Salary classification will be determined based on the assigned duties and fulfillment of personal requirements, up to Pay Grade 9a in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service of the German States (TV-L).

In principle, these positions may also be filled on a part-time basis, provided that there are no operational reasons preventing this in individual cases. The university is committed to promoting the professional advancement of women and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given priority in hiring if equally qualified.

In accordance with Section 14(2) of the German Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG), this job posting is directed exclusively at applicants who are not currently employed by, nor have ever been employed by, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences.