Head of Data Center Department | Fachbereichsleiter/-in Rechenzentrum (m,w,d), Kennziffer: 211AE2025

Hanse- und Universitätsstadt Rostock Hauptamt Abteilung Personal

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Dec 12, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a critical leadership role overseeing the operation, strategic development, and modernization of the municipal Data Center and central IT services for the City of Rostock. The Head of Department will ensure the smooth and secure operation of the entire city-wide IT infrastructure, aligning all activities with the overall municipal IT strategy. Key responsibilities include managing infrastructure modernization projects, coordinating the Data Center's construction and operation, and implementing and developing central ITIL processes like Information Security and Change Enablement. The successful candidate will provide disciplinary and technical leadership to three team leads (Networks/Telecommunications, Central Services, End Devices) and manage personnel planning. Requirements include a Master's degree in Computer Science, extensive leadership experience, and deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, database administration, and legal compliance (ISO 27001, BSI standards). This full-time, permanent position offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to shape the digital future of a major German city.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific university degree (Diplom-Ingenieur or Master's) in Computer Science

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience (personnel and technical responsibility)
  • Experience in the introduction of IT procedures (Project Management)
  • Professional experience in IT user support
  • Experience in the installation, distribution, and setup of office communication and application programs

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • General administrative knowledge, knowledge of the State Data Protection Act, relevant legal regulations for the offices/procedures being managed, knowledge of the Municipal Constitution of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, knowledge of dealing with VOL (Contracting Regulations for Services), Pkw-Führerschein (Car Driver's License)