Expert in IT Architecture | 09-082-2025 Expert*in für IT-Architektur (m/w/div)

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Oct 22, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This expert role focuses on shaping the future IT landscape for the German Pension Insurance (DRV) joint data center, located in Berlin and Würzburg. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the development of standards, technologies, and new strategies for the data center, and driving the systematic architectural process. You will be instrumental in defining overarching information system, technology, and operations architecture, researching market developments, and leading project teams. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree (or equivalent), extensive professional experience in IT architecture, and deep technical knowledge across server, network, and virtualization technologies (Linux, Windows Server, VMware, Containerization). Strong organizational skills, excellent communication in German, and experience coordinating project teams are essential to ensure the development of a cost-effective, future-proof, and highly available IT environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or comparable) in a relevant field, or equivalent qualification according to the Federal Career Ordinance (BLV)/Advanced Training Collective Agreement

Experience

  • Many years of relevant professional experience in the IT environment (ideally in Server, Networks, Storage, Data Backup, Infrastructure Concepts, Virtualization, Container Technology, DevSecOps)
  • Experience and knowledge in IT architecture methodologies, technologies, standards, and products
  • Current knowledge of relevant market products and services
  • Experience in coordinating project teams
  • Initial experience in disciplinary leadership of employees (ideally)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Security clearance check required according to the Security Clearance Act (§ 9 SÜG); Willingness to travel is required; Predominant on-site presence in Berlin required during the onboarding phase; Position is classified as susceptible to corruption, requiring special reliability and integrity.