System Engineer for Data Communication

Are you interested in data communication? Do you believe that only a deep technical understanding makes it possible to safely operate data networks with the highest performance in a demanding research environment? Do you enjoy working with people to achieve complex goals jointly in a team?

So do we! The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) operates one of the most powerful supercomputer and quantum computer infrastructures in Europe and makes it available to scientists in Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany and Europe for research purposes.

The "Communication Systems and Services" division at the JSC is an experienced and dedicated team with a diverse range of tasks. It is responsible for the planning, operation and further development of the data communication networks at the research centre (campus networks, Internet, supercomputer networks) and provides central systems and services for IT security. Through research and development work, the division ensures that these will continue to meet the high demands of a research institution in the future.

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. Your main areas of focus are:

VPN access to the campus network (remote-access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs)
IPv6 operations (planning, deployment, consulting & training, evaluation/review of new standards)

Depending on your qualifications and interests, you will also be active in operation and further development of areas such as:

Implementation of interfaces for user management
Connection of branch offices and external networks, such as the science network
LAN and Wi-Fi on the research centre’s campus
Monitoring of networks and network services
Management of the virtualization environment (operation of central network services)

Your Profile

You have a bachelors or masters degree (or comparable) in computer science/(techno)mathematics, engineering sciences or a related discipline
You have experience and knowledge in IT-Security (network security, ACLs, etc.) 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 network infrastructure devices auch as routers, switches and VPN-appliances
At best, you also have knowledge of one or more script languages
You have a very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. In addition, your very good German skills round off your profile

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 Benefits for You

Work Environment: Exciting challenges at one of Europe's largest research centres and interdisciplinary collaboration in a committed and collegial team
Work-life balance: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
Vacation: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
Flexibility: Flexible working time models, , allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
Knowledge & further training: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
Campus experience: Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
Fair remuneration: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 11 or 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 74 of the PDF download
Additional benefits: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to the basic salary, there is an additional year-end bonus under the collective pay agreement between 75% and 90% of a monthly salary, as well as capital-forming benefits
Fixed-term: The position is initally limited to 2 years

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

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.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options for women: . International applicants can find more information here:

**Place of Employment:**Jülich

Start Date: To the next possible date

Working Hours: 39 Hours / Week

Salary: Pay Group 11 or 13 TVöD-Bund

Application Deadline: The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled.

Index number: 2026T-0806