Application and Infrastructure Manager | APIM | Application- und Infrastructure-Manager*in

Job Summary

This role involves actively ensuring the stable, future-proof IT operations and continuous development of the municipal IT infrastructure for the City of Kiel. The manager operates at the critical intersection of networks, data centers, core IT services, and application management. Key responsibilities include securing the operation, maintenance, and development of the city's firewall and network infrastructure, managing data center infrastructure (servers, storage, databases, including cloud/hybrid solutions), or overseeing central IT basic services using modern DevOps technologies. Candidates must possess a relevant university degree (e.g., Computer Science, Business Informatics) and at least three years of professional experience in related fields. This position offers a meaningful public service role, high flexibility through flextime and home office options, and extensive professional development opportunities within a large municipal structure.