Data Architect – HPC Administrator with a university degree (Master's/University Diploma) (m/f/d)

Large infrastructure planning of the Federal Waterways and Maritime Administration (WSV) actively contributes: this is the case for the employees of the Federal Institute for Water Construction (BAW) everyday life. In diverse consulting and research projects – and as a sought-after expert in science and politics. At our locations in Karlsruhe and Hamburg, specialists with a wide range of expertise work under one roof. The BAW is the largest and most efficient consulting and research facility for German transport water construction in the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV). The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau is part of a 357,582 km2 career network consisting of over 40 authorities with around 24,000 employees. More at https://www.damit-alles-lauf.de The Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) is looking for an indefinite period for the Department of Central Service, Unit Z3, Data Management and System Engineering. Data Architect – HPC Administrator (m/w/d) with completed university studies (Master/ Uni-Diplom) in the field of computer-assisted sciences, computer science, meteorology, engineering sciences or a comparable subject The office is Karlsruhe. Reference code of tender 20261857_9339 In the BAW Central Service department, the operation of the ITK infrastructure takes place alongside the classic administrative tasks. In addition to powerful systems for high-performance scientific computing and data-intensive sciences, this includes the strategic development of BAW's data management.

You design concepts for the design and development of the IT architecture of the central systems and solutions of the BAW – with particular attention to the areas of high-performance computing and specialist data – and implement them. You define the requirements that the IT infrastructure must meet for specialist data management when jobs and research projects are processed and implement them. You contribute to the acquisition of central systems and solutions for high-performance computing and data management, which are already in use or will be introduced in the BAW, and ensure their operation and ongoing further development. The departments of the BAW advise and support you in the development of specialist data concepts and the further improvement of data management the use of the BAW high-performance computers

Project management for specialist IT projects through all project cycles Scientific results can be found in reports and publications.

You should bring this with you: Complete university degree in the field of computer-assisted sciences, computer science, meteorology, engineering, or a comparable field of professional experience in the handling of data and the administration of high-performance computers This distinguishes you: Very good experience in data storage and public data provision in science and research Experience in the design of architectures and processes, in particular for processing large volumes of data Good knowledge in handling current Linux server operating systems and container technologies. Very good knowledge of the administration of high-performance computers (clusters) in the areas of queuing systems and parallel storage systems. Good knowledge about established and also new programming languages and paradigms, including Fortran, C/C++ and Python Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Web Services (WMS, WFS) Experiences in the field of application, ideally also development of machine learning and data science tools and frameworks are beneficial Extensive communication and consulting skills as well as conceptual and organizational skills as well as practical experience in project work/management Very good oral and written expressability in German (Goethe certificate C2 or equivalent) and good English skills

Influence: Together, something in interdisciplinary projects brings about national and international progress in digitalization, infrastructure, environment and mobility. Security: unlimited employment ratio according to the regulations of the TVöD Bund 39 hours per week in full time (lead time) 30 days of holiday (31 days from 2027) and free of work on 24.12. and 31.12. 3 other work-free days possible with the time-statt-money-choice model

Reliability: grouping for employees subject to confirmation of the tariff assessment up to 14 of the TVöD. Occupation in the civil servants' relationship up to the grade A 14 of the Federal Staff Regulations (BBesO) only with the availability of a post office and fulfilment of the professional and personal requirements according to a previous arrangement or Replacement.

Work-Life-Balance: Individual working hours and models for independent work allow a high degree of flexibility and self-responsibility. We care about the compatibility of private and professional life. Professionality: A good working atmosphere begins with the working environment – from modern equipment and digital infrastructure to open communication culture in a dedicated team. Perspectives: Interesting training and development opportunities within working hours. Retention: Operational health management, diverse social benefits and a KITA with 25 seats on the premises Benefits: Grant to the Germany Ticket Job, cooperation with gyms, possibility of membership in the social work with offers for holidays, events and events, gastronomy and products Special notes: The posts are generally suitable for occupation with parttime workers. Applications for women are expressly requested. We welcome the application of all genders. Disabled people are preferably set with the same professional suitability. Only a minimum of physical fitness is required. We welcome the application of people of all nationalities. The selection is made by a Commission. .