Head of Section, IT Development and Operations for IMIS Measurement Networks | Sachgebietsleitung „Entwicklung und Betrieb der IT der IMIS-Messnetze“

Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 20, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves heading the section responsible for the development and operation of the IT infrastructure supporting the Integrated Measurement and Information System (IMIS) measurement networks, crucial for federal radiological emergency response and environmental monitoring. The successful candidate will lead a team of dedicated IT specialists and conceptually and professionally manage the modernization project for the IT of the Gamma Dose Rate (ODL) measurement network, ensuring high availability and redundancy across six federal sites. Key responsibilities include implementing new secure data transmission procedures, developing methods and concepts for the technical advancement of IMIS networks, and incorporating modern approaches like AI support. Candidates must possess a scientific or technical Master's degree (e.g., Computer Science, Physics) and significant experience in software development, project implementation, and Linux-based deployment strategies, with a strong commitment to digital sustainability and Open-Source principles.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a natural science/technical discipline such as Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Geoinformatics, or comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in leading and managing technical teams
  • Experience in the realization of software projects through to commissioning
  • Experience in developing, coordinating, and implementing organizational-technical concepts (including deployment and operating architectures)
  • Experience with Open-Data and Open-Access strategies (ideally)
  • Experience with programming languages SQL, Bash, C, and at least one other higher programming language

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract (unbefristet). Duty location is 79098 Freiburg or 38226 Salzgitter or 10318 Berlin.