IT Database Administrator | AWV-2025-097: IT-Datenbankadministratorinnen/IT-Datenbankadministratoren (m/w/d)

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an IT Database Administrator at the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), you will play a critical role in maintaining and evolving the agency's database infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing database systems, ensuring high availability, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and performing database tuning and monitoring. You will serve as a key technical consultant for database-driven projects, contributing to the security of the Federal Republic of Germany. This position is unique because it offers a high-impact, mission-driven environment with a strong emphasis on professional development, work-life balance, and long-term stability. The role requires a solid technical background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, inclusive team environment. Successful candidates will benefit from a secure, permanent federal position with opportunities for civil servant status, comprehensive training, and a clear career path within a prestigious government agency.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma (FH) in Business Informatics, Technical Informatics, Mathematics, or Physics (with IT focus), or equivalent qualification for the higher technical administrative service of the Federal Government.

Experience

  • Professional experience in database administration and IT infrastructure management
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a relevant technical role (if no formal degree is presented)

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Must hold German citizenship. Successful completion of written and oral aptitude tests is mandatory. Position is located in Cologne and Berlin. Requires security clearance suitability.