Head of AG Server and Basic Systems (m/f/d) in the IT Services division

Head of AG Server and Basic Systems (m/f/d) in the IT Services division

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is a young, up-and-coming university and the only technical university in the state of Brandenburg. With more than 1,500 employees, BTU is one of the largest employers in Lusatia and is particularly impressive in terms of its work-life balance.

The Information, Communication and Media Center (IKMZ) is looking to fill the following position in the IT Services department in the Server and Basic Systems working group in Cottbus as soon as possible:

Head of AG Server and Basic Systems (m/f/d)
permanent, full-time, E 14 TV-L
Reference number: 47/25

The IKMZ provides information, communication and media services as a central facility for the BTU. The IT Services department provides the necessary IT resources and services.

These are your tasks:

1. Strategic and operational management of the Server and Base Systems working group.
2. Personnel management: You manage the working group (currently ten employees) and plan the deployment of staff and the processes for the IT services to be provided.
3. Service design and service transition: You plan and design new services, further develop existing services and are responsible for the transition to regular operations.
4. Project management: You manage important IT projects in the platform and storage area.
5. IT operations: You support the operation of existing platforms and services.
6. Procurement and budgeting: You provide technical support for the procurement of hardware and services and manage the corresponding budget.

What we offer you:

1. An exciting job with a future: As head of the working group, you will take on a responsible management role with creative freedom and the opportunity to make a profitable contribution to the modernization of BTU's IT landscape, drive forward the digitization of the university and actively help shape structural change.
2. A dedicated team: Around 100 motivated and future-oriented people work at the IKMZ with the vision of optimally supporting teaching and research at the BTU with media and technology.
3. Work-life balance: Despite responsible tasks, nothing stands in the way of a good work-life balance. In addition to 30 days of vacation, 24 and 31 December off, BTU also offers very flexible working hours and location flexibility.
4. Modern workplace in the heart of Cottbus: Save time on your way to work! In addition to its central location, the BTU not only offers excellent transport connections and free parking, but also modern and ergonomic workplace equipment and rooms.
5. An attractive salary: Depending on experience and the applicant's situation, your starting salary may be above the first step. In addition, we offer an annual special payment in accordance with the TV-L, a company pension scheme and an allowance for capital-forming benefits.
6. Various benefits: Discounted job ticket (Deutschlandticket), use of university and non-university further education courses, participation in sports courses, access to the university library and use of the extensive and healthy food on offer in the canteen.

What you need to bring:

• Completed university degree (Master's degree/ university diploma) in computer science or a business or natural science subject related to the fields of computer science or a comparable subject area or equivalent skills and experience.
• Organizational and team skills as well as assertiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of architectures of modern IT platforms and specific technologies (storage, virtualization, container orchestration, automated configuration management).
• Very good (C1) knowledge of German and good (B2) knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Ideally knowledge of hybrid structures consisting of on-premises and cloud services.
• Ideally already experience as a manager (team leader, project manager, etc.).

For further information about the vacant position, please contact Mr. Zachlod (e-mail: felix.zachlod@b-tu.de, phone: 0355 69-1008).

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employee groups. Persons with a severe disability as well as persons of equal status will be given priority if equally qualified.

The submission of application photos is waived.

Please send your application documents in PDF format to the Head of the Information, Communication and Media Centre, Dr. Claudia Börner, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, e-mail: leitung-ikmz@b-tu.de by 22.04.2025, quoting the reference number.