Lead System Engineer - Mainframe Security and System Automation | Lead System Engineer - Mainframe Security und Systemautomation (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Hilden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 1, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead System Engineer, you will be a key player in ensuring the digital future of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) by managing one of Germany's most complex IT infrastructures. Based in Hilden, your daily responsibilities involve ensuring the stable operation of z/OS systems, implementing and testing software configuration changes, and advancing system automation standards. You will provide expert consultancy on z/OS usage and manage critical security components, including certificate management. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in high-security environments and enjoys a mix of hands-on technical work and strategic standard-setting. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security while benefiting from a highly stable employer, flexible working hours, and comprehensive professional development through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

Required Skills

Education

Completed subject-related university degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in a comparable mainframe environment
  • Extensive experience with z/OS operating systems and associated software products
  • Proven track record in developing and updating implementation and operating standards
  • Experience in managing hardware/software infrastructure within data center environments

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel approximately once per quarter for 1-3 days; participation in on-call rotation (Rufbereitschaften) required; location-based in Hilden.