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Are you looking for a job that challenges you, inspires you, and helps you grow? We offer you an opportunity to contribute your expertise, develop new ideas, and create something special together with dedicated colleagues.

Join our team in Elmshorn starting in January 2027 as a full-time

Linux IT Administrator (m/f/d)

Elmshorn

NORDAKADEMIE is one of the leading dual-track universities. The academic offerings include five dual-track bachelor's degree programs on the Elmshorn campus. On the Hamburg campus, the program includes part-time master's degree programs and continuing education modules leading to a university certificate.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will shape the future of our IT landscape and, among other things, take on the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring stable, secure, and high-performance operation of the entire IT infrastructure
• Operation, administration, and further development of our Linux-based server systems
• Support and maintenance of the databases for our internal web applications
• Responsibility for backup, restore, and security concepts
• Administration and further development of the virtualization environment (VMware & HyperV), the storage environment (DataCore), and monitoring (Checkmk)
• Responsibility for network operations (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) and support for IT security issues
• Certificate management (e.g., TLS/SSL) for internal and external services
• Analysis of malfunctions, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Support and operation of various specialized and technical systems, including Docker environments, door locking/access systems, Moodle, and connected third-party systems
• Processing, documenting, and tracking incidents, service requests, and changes in the ticket system
• Collaborating on and independently executing IT projects
• Independent collaboration with outsourcing partners and IT service providers, as well as the creation and maintenance of technical documentation

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed IT training (e.g., IT Specialist in System Integration), a completed degree in computer science, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of practical experience as a system administrator
• Very good knowledge of the Linux environment
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and backup solutions
• Good knowledge of network technologies and IT infrastructures
• Substantial experience in the certificate and security environment (e.g., TLS/SSL, secure system and service configurations)
• Understanding of ITIL processes; practical experience is a plus
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Strong focus on service, quality, and teamwork
• Good command of German

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

To help you achieve a work-life balance that fits your lifestyle, we offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely at NORDAKADEMIE, whether you're working full-time or part-time. Your workplace is located on our green campus near the Elmshorn train station; from there, you can reach Hamburg Central Station in about 30 minutes. If you'd like to learn more about us, feel free to visit our website. In addition to information about us and our values, you'll also find details about our benefits in the Careers section: Careers at NORDAKADEMIE: Jobs with more opportunities for growth.

We look forward to receiving your application through our career portal.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us.

Tjark Hader

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HR Specialist

Maxim Schkolnik
Head of IT & Digitalization

Nordakademie - University of Business
Köllner Chaussee 11
25337 Elmshorn