Head of IT Infrastructure | Abteilungsleiter IT Infrastruktur (m/w/d)

RAPA Automotive GmbH & Co. KG

Selb, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of IT Infrastructure at RAPA, a global automotive and healthcare supplier, you will lead the technical and disciplinary management of the IT infrastructure department. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing data centers, server and storage systems, networking (LAN/WAN), and cybersecurity to ensure trouble-free operations across international locations. You will be responsible for critical services such as Active Directory, File Services (DFS), and Nutanix database operations. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys shaping IT standards and implementing new systems in a dynamic, family-owned medium-sized company. The position offers significant creative freedom and the opportunity to manage both local and international IT projects. You will act as a key driver for technological advancement as the company expands its global footprint in Germany, the USA, and China, benefiting from flat hierarchies and a collaborative corporate culture.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science or a comparable IT vocational training with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in IT infrastructure
  • Previous leadership experience preferred
  • Proven experience in managing server, storage, and network systems
  • Experience in international project work
  • Practical expertise in managing Active Directory and data center operations

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel is required. Must be able to work on-site at the company's locations as part of a full-time, permanent contract.