School IT and Communication Systems Specialist | Fachkraft für Schul-IT und Kommunikationstechnik (m/w/d)
Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg Die Oberbürgermeisterin Gebietskörperschaft
Job Summary
As a School IT and Communication Systems Specialist for the City of Magdeburg, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape of educational institutions, sports facilities, and administrative offices. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the strategic planning and management of hardware and software deployments, with a specific focus on digital sovereignty and open-source solutions. You will administer specialized applications, manage network infrastructures including Linux servers, and ensure robust IT security and data protection compliance under GDPR. Beyond technical maintenance and troubleshooting, you will conduct user training and evaluate new IT solutions. This position is particularly attractive for professionals who value public service stability and work-life balance, offering flexible working hours, partial home-office options, and a secure salary according to the TVöD-VKA framework. It provides a unique opportunity to implement vendor-independent IT environments within a mission-driven public sector context.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Computer Science, Media Informatics, Administrative Informatics, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in School IT systems and educational technology environments
- Experience in managing Linux-based servers and client systems
- Proven experience in IT administration and user access management
- Experience in procurement and the creation of technical performance descriptions
- Experience with event technology and open-source software solutions is preferred
- Experience in implementing IT security measures and data protection protocols
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license required. Physical fitness for working at heights is mandatory. Knowledge of data protection law and budgetary/accounting law is advantageous.