Head of Central IT Services | Sachgebietsleitung Zentrale IT-Dienste (m/w/d)
Fachhochschule Südwestfalen in Iserlohn
Job Summary
The Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is seeking a Head of Central IT Services to lead a dedicated team at their Hagen campus. This role involves managing personnel, planning and executing complex IT projects, and staying abreast of new technologies. You will contribute to the strategic development of the IT department, optimize work processes, and manage budgets and procurement. The position also entails technical administration for critical systems like identity management, authentication, and communication systems, with a strong focus on data protection and compliance with DFN-PKI guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a large state university, contributing to its ongoing technological advancement and supporting a family-friendly work environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Bachelor or FH-Diplom) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Leadership experience in personnel management
- Experience in organizing, planning, and executing complex IT projects
- Professional experience in IT services automation
- Experience in managing and operating Linux and Windows server environments
- Experience with container-based application operation (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL development
- Experience with web and application servers (Apache, Tomcat, Wildfly)
- Experience with identity and access management systems
- Experience with network services, protocols, and topologies
- Experience with cloud technologies and data center environments
Languages
Additional
- Security clearance relevant to state-of-the-art technology and usage rights.
- Compliance with data protection laws (DS-GVO).
- Adherence to DIN/ISO standards for IT.
- Ability to apply scientific methods to defined requirements.
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