Job In Germany : Head Of Data Center (F / M / D) (Future It Services)

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main; Cádiz; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university in Hessen is seeking a Head of Computer Center to oversee IT operations and strategy. The role requires strong leadership, extensive IT knowledge, and the ability to manage a dedicated team. The position offers a creative scope for strategic realignment and involves advising university management on IT matters. Candidates should have a relevant degree and several years of management experience.

Servicios

Flexible, family-friendly hours

Opportunities for regular training and development

Access to cultural events

Free LandesTicket Hessen

Formación

• Several years of management experience in strategic and operational management is advantageous.
• Excellent German language skills and good English knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for implementing the IT strategy and managing the IT infrastructure.
• Advising the Vice President for University Development and Digitalization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Negotiating Skills

Educación

Master's or Diploma in Computer Science

Bachelor or FH Diploma in Computer Science

Herramientas

Linux

Windows Server

Cloud Technologies

TCP/IP

Virtualization

Descripción del empleo

We are Hessen's university for music, theater, dance, and their sciences, training students for artistic, pedagogical, and scientific professions.

We are seeking creative and dedicated individuals who can actively contribute their skills, experience, and ideas to our international university team.

The HfMDK is looking for the next possible date for a

Head of Computer Center (f / m / d) (future IT Services)

full-time, up to EG 14 TV-H, permanent

Reference number 2025-036

The Data Center department is responsible for IT operations, the further development of digital services, and the overall IT development of the university. As Head of the Data Center, you will play a key role: you will be responsible for implementing the IT strategy, managing the IT infrastructure, and leading a dedicated team. You will serve as the central point of contact for IT matters and advise university management on strategic IT issues. The Head of Data Center has creative scope for the strategic realignment of the IT department.

Your main areas of responsibility:

1. Strategic & overarching tasks:

• Advising the Vice President for University Development and Digitalization in her role as Presidential CIO
• Developing and implementing the IT strategy in close coordination with the CIO
• Further developing the IT service portfolio, aligning it with university needs, managing the IT infrastructure, and implementing security concepts
• Budget responsibility, IT controlling of the department, and resource optimization

Operational & management tasks:

• Managing the current four-person team, developing team structures and processes
• Acting as an escalation point for 2nd level support
• Responsibility for IT security, data backup, IT data protection, and emergency management
• Advancing the area with technological innovations, procedures, and operational security
• Planning, managing, and monitoring departmental goals
• Developing and overseeing service level agreements
• Managing IT projects collaboratively with the CIO and DTO
• Proactive communication within the team, with the university, and with partners

Your profile:

• Completed relevant university degree (Master's or diploma) in computer science or a comparable field
• Or a university degree (Bachelor or FH diploma) in computer science or comparable, with at least four years of professional IT experience
• Several years of management experience in strategic and operational management is advantageous
• Extensive specialist knowledge and practical experience in IT, ideally in Networks, Linux/Windows Server, Cloud technologies/infrastructures, RHEL/CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu
• Solid knowledge and experience with servers, storage, virtualization, IT operations, service desk, IT security, data protection, and network infrastructure (TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN)
• Experience coordinating IT projects
• Proficiency in (multi-)project management
• Excellent German language skills and good English knowledge
• Experience with university structures is a plus
• High initiative, analytical skills, and service orientation
• Negotiating skills and a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team

Our offer:

• Interesting and diverse activities in an artistic environment
• Attractive pay scale up to pay group 14 of the collective agreement for public service in Hesse (TV-H), depending on qualifications
• Flexible, family-friendly hours and options for mobile working
• Respectful culture within an open-minded and motivated team
• Opportunities for regular training and development
• Access to cultural events, performances, and concerts at the university
• Free LandesTicket Hessen and affordable parking

The HfMDK values diversity and promotes equal rights for all genders. We support our staff in balancing work and family life. Applications from qualified women are especially encouraged.

People with disabilities as defined by Section 2 (2) and (3) SGB IX will be given preference if equally qualified.

We look forward to receiving your application with relevant documents via our online portal by 23.05.2025.

Ms. Brigitte Binder, Vice President for University Development and Digitalization, is happy to answer any questions about the role at email: (emailprotected)

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