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Kiel Office for Innovation and Central Services seeks fresh minds

Kiel is on the move. The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is looking for people with passion, ideas, and expertise. We are one of the largest employers and training companies in northern Germany. We currently employ more than 6,000 people in 27 offices, departments, administrative units, and companies. With us, you can work flexibly and in a family-friendly environment on exciting projects – part-time or remotely, if you wish. We are committed to promoting dedicated managers, offering a comprehensive health program, a city-owned daycare center for employees, and a comprehensive training program for personal development. We've got you covered: additional pension plans, commuter subsidies, and emergency childcare for your little ones during off-peak hours and committee meetings are a given for us. Kiel is a dynamic, cosmopolitan, and rapidly growing city: live and work by the sea – and enjoy Kiel's high quality of life thanks to its unique location on the fjord.

Join us as an

Application and Infrastructure Manager

(pay grade EG 12 TVöD)

and support the IT Architecture and Operations department on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis as soon as possible.

What we offer

• Flexibility. Flexitime, part-time work, and working from home
• Opportunities for advancement and development. Extensive internal and external training opportunities for a diverse future in over 42 offices, departments, staff positions, and municipal enterprises
• Pension plan. Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits.
• Mobility support. Subsidy for bicycles, e-bikes, job ticket, or Germany ticket.
• Meaningful work. Active participation in shaping a livable present and future for all Kiel residents.

What to do

As an application and infrastructure manager, you will ensure the stable and sustainable IT operations of the city administration and actively develop our IT infrastructure. You will work at the interface between networks, data centers, basic IT services, and application management. Based on your area of expertise, you will take on the following tasks:

• Ensuring the operation, maintenance, and further development of the municipal firewall and network infrastructure as well as the communication networks
• Or the operation, monitoring, and further development of the data center infrastructure (servers, storage, databases), including cloud and hybrid solutions
• or operating central IT basic services and supporting application management using modern DevOps technologies
• as well as concept development, security and data protection projects, and documentation of operating and security processes
• in cooperation with internal and external partners, and supporting digitization and innovation projects

What you bring to the table

• Education. Completed university degree with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters (bachelor's or FH diploma), for example in:
• Computer science
• Business informatics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Communications engineering
• Experience. At least 3 years of relevant professional experience based on the required education and training is required.
• Expertise. In-depth knowledge (depending on specialization) is required in the following areas:
• Knowledge of managing a data center, firewall, and network infrastructure
• Comprehensive knowledge of application management or manufacturer certification
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructures and integration management, and the definition and implementation of IT security measures in the field of IT architecture (according to BSI basic protection)
• Extensive knowledge of modern architectural approaches
• Experience in the IT department of municipal employers of a similar size.
  
  Your knowledge must be demonstrated by certificates, further training, references, or manufacturer certifications.
• Driver's license. Class B driver's license.

The above-mentioned application criteria must be fully met by the end of the application period.

What sets you apart

You have a good technical understanding and are eager to take on responsibility. You actively embrace change and contribute new ideas. You see trends and new topics as an opportunity to quickly familiarize yourself with them and expand your knowledge.
As part of a team, you develop solutions that are truly needed—practical, innovative, and clearly documented. In doing so, you keep the users in mind. You are characterized by your communication skills, service orientation, and ability to keep a cool head, even in stressful situations.

Where you will work

Kiel is getting ready for the digital future – and you can be part of it. With our new IT strategy, we are bringing a breath of fresh air to the city and ensuring that modern technologies make our daily work easier and smarter. We at the Office for Innovation and Central Services are the digital control center: we are building a strong IT infrastructure, driving exciting projects forward, and using IT as a catalyst for new ideas. This ensures that Kiel remains capable of action and livable.
Your ideas count. Your projects move the city forward.

Good to know

The entry requirements for salaried employees are based on preliminary remark no. 4 of the remuneration regulations (VKA) for the TVöD.

We are happy to arrange a work shadowing opportunity in advance. Please contact our colleagues in the specialist department to arrange this.

Interested? – So are we.

We would love to get to know you!

If you have any technical questions about the position and the tasks involved, please contact Jan Koppelmann on 0431 901-4074.

If you have any questions about the selection process, please contact Katharina Oriwall at 0431 901-4864.

We are actively committed to promoting women in the workplace and particularly welcome applications from women. The same applies to people with disabilities—we take appropriate measures to ensure full and effective participation in working life on an equal basis. Diversity is also very important to us. We therefore welcome applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds. You can find contact persons for these topics at www.kiel.de/grundsätze. Please include the reference number APIM in your application and attach a cover letter, your current resume, and relevant work and degree certificates.

This is a permanent vacancy that will remain open until December 31, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals.

Become part of the team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.kiel.de/jobs