Technical System Administrator (Railway Operations) | Technische:r Systembetreuer:in

Deutsche Bahn AG

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 30, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves ensuring the continuous availability and secure operation of technical systems within the Railway Operations Center (Betriebszentrale - BZ) for DB InfraGO AG in Duisburg. The Technical System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining high availability of signaling and control technology systems crucial for safe and punctual railway operations. Day-to-day tasks include performing data backups, upgrading real and virtual systems, managing software installations (OS and applications), and coordinating the maintenance, inspection, and repair of complex technical components. A key focus is fault analysis, troubleshooting signaling and control systems, and ensuring data integrity for incident analysis. Candidates should possess a background in electrical engineering or IT system integration, strong IT affinity, and be prepared for shift work (including nights) and an extended security clearance process.

Required Skills

Education

Vocational training in Electrical Engineering, IT Specialist in System Integration/Digital Networking, or IT System Electronics Technician. Alternatively: Signal Mechanic or IHK Master in Control and Safety Technology (Railway), with willingness to qualify as a Technical System Administrator.

Experience

  • Professional experience with databases (desirable)
  • Professional experience with virtualization software (VMware) (desirable)
  • Professional experience with complex IT systems (e.g., Bladeservers, Firewall technology) (desirable)
  • Experience with signaling technology (ESTW-Technik BZ) and control technology systems (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driving license; Unrestricted suitability for shift work (including early, late, and night shifts, plus on-call duty); Successful completion of an extended security clearance (Sabotage Protection area).