System Engineer for Datacenter & Shared Services | System Engineer Datacenter & Shared Services (m/w/d)

Flughafen Köln-Bonn

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers a dynamic opportunity within the IT Infrastructure department of a major airport, supporting over 1,800 employees. As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, development, and operation of critical infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, server systems, storage (physical and virtual), and backup/recovery solutions. Your daily tasks involve automating server management, conducting feasibility studies, and performing hardware integration tests. You will also play a key role in system migrations and performance optimization. The position is highly attractive due to its integration within the TVöD public service collective agreement, offering a 39-hour work week, precise time tracking, mobile office options, and a nearly fully employer-funded pension. It provides a unique chance to elevate the IT infrastructure of a critical transport hub while enjoying extensive benefits like fitness memberships and travel discounts.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferably with a technical focus) or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in IT infrastructure and administration
  • Proven experience in the installation and operation of operating systems and databases
  • Experience in conducting system migrations and infrastructure performance optimization
  • Experience in planning and implementing backup and recovery solutions

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is based at the Cologne/Bonn Airport. Candidates must be able to work within the TVöD-F VKA framework (Pay Grade 11). Requires the ability to perform on-site hardware installation and maintenance.