IT specialist for system integration Training at the URZ
The University Computing Centre is one of three training locations for IT specialists for system integration at Heidelberg University.
Training to become an IT specialist begins on September 1 and lasts three years. As a central institution of the university, the University Computer Centre (URZ) provides a wide range of IT services for university staff, students, and researchers.
The areas of work for IT specialists are very diverse and include:
- Analysis of customer requirements
- Planning, setup, maintenance, and administration of systems and computer networks
- Customization, procurement, and installation of hardware and software
- Consulting and training
- Tasks in the area of IT security
In the linked YouTube video, you can learn more about a typical day in the training program for IT specialists in system integration (german only).
Practical, user-oriented training
The practical part of this dual training program takes place in the five departments (“service areas”) of the URZ, enabling trainees to build up a wide range of knowledge. Trainees learn about various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, servers, virtualization environments, and network technologies. When problems or errors occur in the system, they try to find solutions to fix them. The theoretical part is taught at the Hubert Sternberg School in Wiesloch (in a block model).
At the computer centere, trainees assist with user support and training. Trainees learn to organize and plan events themselves, such as Girls' Day and student internships. They represent the URZ at trade fairs and events, such as the University Library's “Long Night of Term Papers” or the study start fair, which takes place every year at the beginning of the winter semester. In the second year of training, further training to become an IHK Energy Scout Rhein-Neckar is planned.
Dr. Carina Ortseifen and Andy Lehmann are responsible for training at the URZ.
Training starts in 2026 - applications can be submitted from August 2025
As IT specialists, graduates have excellent prospects and can be sure of one thing immediately after completing their training: an attractive start to their professional life with excellent opportunities for further training at our data center. Our team is something to be proud of: we and our trainees have been awarded the Heidelberg Training Prize several times.
Dr. Carina Ortseifen, Training Manager at URZ
