Kletr / Fotolia
With its 1,100 employees, the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ has earned an excellent reputation as an international competence center for environmental sciences.
We are part of Germany's largest scientific organization - the Helmholtz Association. Our mission : We conduct research for a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our livelihoods - for sustainable development.
IAM Engineer (d / m / w) - Identity Access Management Engineer
The position
Our IT team is looking for a full-time or part-time IAM Engineer (d / m / w) with the option of mobile working to start as soon as possible.
Your tasks
- You will work on projects together with employees from IT, application developers from academia and colleagues in national and international projects (DFN AAI) and provide a scalable user directory service.
- You administer both classic IT and Docker-based systems for the operation of IT services, primarily with the Linux operating system.
- You evaluate the latest IT trends and IT technologies as part of pilot projects with a focus on user authentication and authorization.
- You have the opportunity to play an active role in shaping and designing innovation projects
We offer
Flexible working hours for a good work-life balanceWorking in a multidisciplinary and motivated team with a lot of technical expertise and working on the latest hardware and software technologiesExcellent technical equipment, use of the latest technologies in the IT sectorThe freedom to develop innovative solutions in support of research and for the exploration of new technologiesThe opportunity for personal development through an extensive range of qualifications and training opportunitiesA job in Leipzig / Halle, one of the most attractive cities in Germany, with a high quality of life and cultural diversitySpecial features such as a beautiful science campus with central connections, support with childcare, advice on caring for family members, etc.An annual salary of €51,000 - €76,000 gross, depending on personal requirements, as well as special benefits such as a collectively agreed pension scheme, special annual payment, capital-forming benefits, the opportunity to participate in a job ticketYour profile
Completed studies in computer science or a comparable field with an IT focus - career changers with relevant experience are very welcomeExperience in the administration of Linux and Windows-based servers as well as in the operation of container-based applications using DockerKnowledge of authentication, authorization and user directory services such as LDAP (Linux) and Active Directory (Windows)Knowledge of distributed authentication and authorization procedures for web applications using SAML / Shibboleth and KeycloakKnowledge of identity protocols such as OpenID Connect or OIDC, which are used for authorization and authentication mechanismsKnowledge of securing applications using 2FAInitiative and interest in actively shaping digital changeVery good written and spoken German and English skills or a willingness to improve these furtherWe encourage you to apply, even if you feel you do not fully meet all the requirements in the job advertisement.
The UFZ values diversity and is actively committed to equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We welcome people who represent diverse backgrounds, identities and perspectives. We therefore particularly encourage people who are affected by structural discrimination to apply to us.
Work location :
Leipzig and Halle, mobile working is possible for up to 50% of working hours
Working hours : 100 % (39 h / week)
The position is suitable for full-time or part-time employment.
Fixed term :
Temporary / Initially limited to two years with the clear option of a permanent position - we are interested in long-term cooperation and would like to expand this perspective together with you. Applications from permanent and non-terminated employment relationships lead directly to a permanent position.
Remuneration :
according to TVöD up to pay group 11 including the social benefits of the public service
Application deadline :
31.05.2025
If you have any questions about the position, please contact us :
Kai Morlock
[email protected] Julia Porath
[email protected]
To ensure a fair selection, please submit your application (cover letter, CV, relevant attachments) without photo, age and marital status details via our online portal.
Further career information about the UFZ :
www.ufz.de / karriere
Helmholtz Center for
Environmental Research GmbH - UFZ
Permoserstrasse 15
04318 Leipzig
www.ufz.de / karriere