It department – employee (m/f/d)

The Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome (BHMPI) is one of several institutes of the Max Planck Society (MPG) e.V. and a leading international centre for art history research.

We are looking for a full‑time employee to support our IT department as soon as possible.

The Bibliotheca Hertziana operates a complex IT infrastructure with its own data centre and a mixed system architecture for the administration of over 100 employees. You will support the head of the IT department in all areas of system administration and user support.

Knowledge in the following areas of responsibility is required:

• Administration and maintenance of Microsoft Windows Servers and Active Directory
• Management and operation of Microsoft Exchange Server (version 2019)
• Configuration and administration of Linux servers, preferably Ubuntu or Debian
• Maintenance and administration of backup systems (e.g., Veeam, Tivoli, Synology Active Backup)
• Administration of firewall systems (e.g., Watchguard, OPNsense)

• Operation and administration of VMware environments
• Deployment and management of Docker containers on Linux servers

• Strong knowledge of network technologies, preferably with a Cisco certification
• Configuration and administration of Layer 3 networks

• Installation, configuration, and support of Microsoft Windows clients and Apple macOS systems

• Management and development of secure system architectures and IT infrastructures

• Experience in migrating on‑premise infrastructures (Active Directory, Exchange) to Microsoft 365 / Office 365
• Programming skills in at least one high‑level programming language
• Good knowledge of PowerShell and Bash scripting

• University degree in computer science or a related field, or completed vocational training as an electronics technician for information technology, IT assistant, IT specialist or similar.
• Several years of professional experience.
• Very good written and spoken English and Italian; German skills desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and commitment, resilience, service orientation and a communicative and friendly manner.

If you meet the personal requirements, you will be offered a salary up to TVöD EG 12 with corresponding foreign allowances in accordance with the special provision § 45 BT‑V to TVöD and social benefits as in the public sector (federal government) or a contract for local employees in accordance with the conditions of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Rome. Your workplace is located in the centre of Rome and is easily accessible by public transport. In addition, we offer you a good work‑life balance through a high degree of flexibility and good development and training opportunities.

The Max Planck society strives for diversity and gender equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.