Head of IT | Leitung IT / Head of IT (m/w/d)
DRK-Sozialdienste Kassel gGmbH
Job Summary
This role involves leading the IT department for a major humanitarian organization in the Kassel region, overseeing a team of three while actively participating in daily operations. The Head of IT is responsible for the continuous modernization and digital transformation of the system landscape, ensuring a highly available, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure (servers, networks, clients). Key responsibilities include managing First- and Second-Level Support, standardizing IT processes for efficiency, and acting as the primary technical contact for specialized departments. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification, combined with several years of profound experience in IT administration and security, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position offering a stable work environment, hybrid work options, and attractive benefits.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in (Business) Informatics or a comparable qualification
Experience
- Several years of profound experience in IT administration and IT security
- Experience in managing network and system architectures
- Experience in the administration of telecommunications systems
- Professional experience in managing access authorizations and user rights
- Disciplinary and technical leadership of an IT team
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract; Full-time (39 hours/week); Location in Kassel