Postgraduate Working Student - System Administrator / IT Support

NIKI is looking for a postgraduate working student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or similar disciplines, to support our ΙΤ team.

Become a member of NIKI Digital Engineering!

If you have recently enrolled in a master’s degree program and are looking for new challenges, interdisciplinary and diverse teams, and projects, send us your resume.

Our strategy is to transfer the know-how into practice. TWT is our trusted long-term partner, sharing and supporting our vision. Through close, daily collaboration, we design and deliver innovative solutions for clients and partners across the energy, health, and automotive industries. Combining interdisciplinary expertise in IT, digital engineering, and consulting, we turn ideas into impactful results that reflect our shared vision for progress.

What to expect

As a Postgraduate Working Student – System Administrator / IT Support, you will gain hands-on experience in IT support and system administration, working with Windows/Linux environments, Microsoft 365 services, networking, and IT infrastructure. You will collaborate with the IT team, support daily operations, and contribute to maintaining and improving internal systems and processes.

Task Description

• Support the daily operations of the IT team and provide technical assistance to employees.
• Provide 1st level IT support for hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations and IT equipment.
• Support the administration of Windows and Linux systems.
• Assist in managing Microsoft 365 services, Active Directory, and user accounts.
• Support network administration, backup solutions, virtualization, and cloud services.
• Provide IT support to colleagues and partners across our international locations.
• Participate in business trips to customer and partner sites across Europe for IT installations, technical support, and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to documenting IT processes and improving the company's IT infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe to support customers, partners, and company locations.
• Very good command of English; knowledge of German is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours that fit your university schedule.
• Hands-on experience in real-world IT infrastructure and system administration projects.
• Mentoring by experienced System Administrators and IT Engineers.
• Exposure to modern technologies, including virtualization, cloud services, Microsoft 365, and IT security.
• Frequent business travel across Europe, offering the opportunity to work directly with our international customers, partners, and engineering teams.
• A collaborative, innovative, and international working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and the possibility of a long-term career at NIKI Digital Engineering.

Are you intrigued to find out more about this position? Then apply for a job with us!