IT Senior Expert (m/f/d) for our highly secure IT operations in Unit 114 "Information and Communication Technology"
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Federal Chancellery is seeking to fill a permanent position in Division 114 "Information and Communication Technology" at its Berlin office.
one IT Senior Expert (m/f/d)
for our highly secure IT operations.
(reference number: 33/25)
The Federal Chancellery provides comprehensive support to the Federal Chancellor in his tasks and coordinates the work within the Federal Government. Division 114 is responsible for the secure operation and continuous development of information and communication technology. To this end, we operate our own systems and work closely with external service providers from the federal administration and the private sector.
To further develop our digital infrastructure, we are looking for you to join our network/infrastructure team.
What you can expect from us:
* Architecture and co-responsibility for the development, operation and administration of secure, high-availability IT solutions/services
* Active design and further development of our secure IT for client, cloud and collaboration as well as our network environments at enterprise level
* Setting up and implementing crisis-proof and security-sensitive IT solutions
* Set-up for growing requirements in the area of data and AI
* Optimization of internal IT processes in particular and their digitalization
* Support and close cooperation in the admin team and collaboration with internal and external partners
What you bring to the table:
* Successfully completed studies (Master's degree or equivalent) in the field of (business) computer science, communications engineering or another relevant subject
* Sound expert knowledge in the field of Microsoft or Linux environments
* In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise environments
* Proven specialist qualification (recognized certifications) in the field of cyber, network, endpoint or cloud security
* Knowledge of architecture and know-how in the area of highly available and security-sensitive IT solutions and IT security standards
* In-depth knowledge/expert level in a market-leading collaboration solution
* Experience in the field of digitization and IT operations
* German language skills (at least business fluent - level C1) as well as good English language skills (at least level B1) - (indication of competence level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) are essential
* Analytical way of thinking and good expressive skills as well as the ability to present complex IT solutions or solution options to the target audience
* Strong teamwork skills, social skills and a sense of responsibility
* absolute discretion and willingness to cooperate in an extended security check with security investigations in accordance with Section 10 of the Security Check Act
What else you should know:
Even if you are currently still studying or in training or further education and are about to graduate, your application is welcome!
For foreign educational qualifications, we require proof of equivalence with a German qualification (see Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) at or the ANABIN database).
We are convinced that diverse teams can achieve better results. We therefore welcome applications from people of any background, religion, ideology, sexual identity or orientation and regardless of existing disabilities.
We expressly encourage people with a history of immigration and East Germans to apply.
We see ourselves as a family-friendly employer and therefore also welcome applications from people with family responsibilities. The position to be filled is generally suitable for a job-sharing arrangement and also for part-time employment, as long as the tasks can be fulfilled in line with requirements. It will therefore be examined whether part-time requests can be accommodated within the scope of official possibilities.
The Federal Chancellery ensures professional equality between women and men.
People with severe disabilities are given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified; they are only required to have a minimum level of physical aptitude.
If the personal requirements are met, the activities to be carried out allow for classification in pay group 14TVöD. The level classification is based on your professional experience and previous career.
We can therefore offer you an annual salary of up to 94,000 euros (including ministerial allowance). Depending on the applicant situation, the payment of an additional temporary specialist allowance of up to 1,000 euros per month is possible for tariff employees. If the personal requirements are met, an appointment as a civil servant can be made at a later date.
If you are already employed in the civil service or are a civil servant (up to grade A 14), we will seek a secondment/assignment with the aim of transferring you or taking you on.
The Federal Chancellery pays an allowance of up to 330 euros for work at the highest federal authorities (so-called "ministerial allowance"). In addition, tariff employees receive a company pension through the Federal and State Pension Institution.
We offer a good "work-life balance" with flexible working hours and the option to work from home within the scope of official circumstances, as well as 30 days of vacation per calendar year. In addition, we can grant you up to 18 days of compensatory time off within a year if you have sufficient time credits.
Due to its convenient location, the Federal Chancellery is also very well connected to public transport. We also subsidize your job ticket purchased from us.
You can look forward to a targeted induction, individual further training and a multifaceted working environment with diverse and exciting topics as well as space to implement your own ideas and personal development opportunities in a committed and motivated team.
Have we piqued your interest and would you like to join our team?
You are welcome to submit your documents via by May 20, 2025. You can find the job advertisement there under the job ID: 1295698.
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If you have any organizational questions, please contact us at +493018400-2850.
Notes on the selection process:
We would like to point out that we may conduct interviews as a video conference via Cisco Webex.
Data protection:
Information on data protection and the associated handling of your personal data as part of the application process is available on the Internet at the following link: