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Student Assistant in Cloud Computing (Part-time)

Confidential company · Garching bei München · Posted Jul 2, 2026

Public summary

Join a secure research cloud environment team supporting data-driven health research by maintaining and improving an OpenStack-based cloud platform. This part-time student assistant role offers hands-on experience in cloud and HPC operations with potential for a master thesis. Flexible work hours up to 20 per week in a dynamic and international research setting with competitive hourly pay.

Location and work setup

Location
Garching bei München
Remote status
Hybrid
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Salary

EUR 15.20 - 15.75 hour

Responsibilities

Support onboarding of new cloud users; maintain cloud-hosted services; draft technical and user documentation including security compliance; handle basic user service requests; perform coding and scripting tasks; assist in risk assessments and penetration testing; contribute to enhancing the secure OpenStack cloud environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree holder and currently enrolled student in Computer Science; proficient with Linux command line; programming skills in Python, Golang, or C/C++; good communication skills in English; interest in cloud technologies and system administration. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of cloud computing, networking, security, privacy, AI applications, and basic German language skills.

Skills

Linux command line Python Golang C/C++ Cloud technologies System administration Technical documentation Risk assessments Penetration testing Communication skills English