Lead System Engineer - Platform Operations and Automation | Fachlicher Teamleiter – Plattformbetrieb und Automation – Lead System Engineer (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

Ulm, Donau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 21, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead System Engineer for Platform Operations and Automation, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the digital resilience of the German Armed Forces. You will lead a technical team responsible for the stable operation, optimization, and automation of critical IT services and ITSM tools. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure, overseeing software and configuration changes, ensuring compliance with information security standards, and driving performance optimization to prevent incidents. You will also coordinate ITIL-compliant processes, support infrastructure projects, and mentor your team through knowledge transfer and training initiatives. This position is ideal for an experienced IT professional who thrives in complex, large-scale environments and is motivated by contributing to national security through digitalization. You will benefit from a secure, long-term role with a major IT partner, offering professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment across various locations in Germany.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in a relevant technical field or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Approximately 4 years of relevant professional experience in IT.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the support and operation of IT infrastructure systems.
  • Proven professional experience in technical leadership.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • ITIL Foundation certification required. Nationwide travel willingness required. Ability to work in a secure/government-related IT environment.