IT System Administrator

The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an international research university offering a wide range of academic disciplines. With 200 years of history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation both in Germany and abroad, the University of Bonn ranks among Germany’s leading universities and has been designated a University of Excellence.

The Institute of Earth Sciences (Department of Geology and Geochemistry/Petrology) is seeking, as soon as possible, a full-time or part-time (80–100%) employee for a permanent position:

IT Systems Administrator

for the administration and implementation of the IT infrastructure of the Departments of Geology and Geochemistry/Mineralogy at the Institute of Earth Sciences. This includes hardware, software, websites, as well as supporting program management in the digital implementation of course-related content.

Your responsibilities:

• Conceptual development and coordination of information and communication technology projects within the Departments of Geology and Geochemistry/Mineralogy,
• Administration of the server infrastructure for the Departments of Geology and Geochemistry/Mineralogy,
• Provisioning and maintenance of workstations and user support,
• Technical support for program administration,
• Training and support for staff (e.g., software applications, IT security).

Your Profile:

• A completed relevant college degree in computer science (bachelor’s level), alternatively in another technical field, or completed vocational training as an IT specialist with corresponding knowledge and experience, or proven equivalent qualifications and professional experience,
• Knowledge of various relevant IT applications and services,
• Strong awareness of IT security issues,
• Knowledge of and willingness to provide IT support and IT consulting,
• Enthusiasm for actively contributing to and supporting academic research and program management,
• a meticulous, structured, independent, communicative, and team-oriented work style,
• very good German and good to very good English skills,
• a strong service orientation.

We offer:

• A varied and challenging role with one of the region’s largest employers,
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development,
• Flexible working hours (remote work is possible),
• Support in exploring new areas of responsibility and professional development in an environment that fosters autonomy,
• A motivated and collegial work environment,
• Company pension plan (VBL),
• Numerous university sports programs,
• A centrally located workplace in Bonn with a variety of transportation options and parking facilities,
• Compensation according to Pay Grade 11 of the TV-L collective bargaining agreement.

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non-discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family-friendly policies. We strive to eliminate structural disadvantages and strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or worldview, disability, or age.

Applications from women, as well as from people with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunity Act (LGG) of North Rhine-Westphalia and Book IX of the Social Code (SGB IX).

If you are interested in this position (reference number 2026/326), please submit your complete and detailed application materials by November 8, 2026, using the online application form. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ambre Luguet (Tel.: 0228 / 73 6816) or Prof. Dr. Christian März (Tel.: 0228 / 73 4711).