The Berlin fire department was founded in 1851, making it the oldest professional fire department in Germany. With around 5,500 employees and 35 professional fire stations, it is also the largest professional fire department in Germany. Together with the approximately 1,500 members of Berlin's 59 volunteer fire departments, the employees of the Berlin Fire Department do their best to protect the city and its people every day. Key figure: 113/2025 The Berlin Fire Department is looking for one/several employee(s) as/for Head of the Networks Department (BFDN) (m/f/d) Details about the advertised position: Office: Information and Communication Technology Operations Control - Nikolaus-Groß-Weg 2, 13627 Berlin Job title: Employee covered by collective agreement Remuneration / pay grade: E12 TV-L Fixed term: unlimited Application deadline: 15.09.2025 Notes: This position requires a level SÜ 2 security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (SÜG), which is applied for by the Berlin Fire Department. The successful check must be completed by the time of recruitment. General information on the scope of the check can be found here. Your field of work includes: The person holding the position is responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the entire IT network infrastructure in the BFDN department of the Berlin Fire Department. Your tasks will include: Planning and monitoring the budget for the department in coordination with the main department head Creating and managing duty rosters, including on-call times Developing and implementing strategies and guidelines to improve the network infrastructure Troubleshooting the networks and ICT systems to be supported Determination of requirements and tendering of procurement processes We offer you: An interesting, challenging and secure job Professional and personal development opportunities and prospects Individual support with a wide range of training and development opportunities a collegial working atmosphere in a competent and friendly working group with modern IT equipment family-friendly working conditions (e.g. flexible working time models 30 days of vacation per year An annual special payment and a company pension Free admission to swimming pools operated by Bäderbetriebe as part of the sports promotion program Opportunity to do one hour/week of sport during working hours A monthly capital city allowance of 150 euros or a subsidy for a company public transport ticket plus the difference to 150 euros A company health management program with a wide range of offers designed to keep you healthy Use of free social counseling Home office can be agreed on a pro rata basis after a familiarization phase You bring with you: A university degree (Bachelor's or comparable university degree) in the field of information technology or comparable and with at least three years of practical experience or Relevant completed vocational training in the field of information technology and corresponding work experience of at least 5 years in the required IT area with management responsibility Experience required to perform the tasks: Practical skills for installing and troubleshooting network components Knowledge of network architectures, network technology, network components in LAN and data centers is required Special practical experience in dealing with management systems and integrated networks including ICT systems Basic knowledge of project management, public procurement law, contract design, quality management and financial management Mastery of various analysis and administration tools Knowledge and confident application of the legal aspects of IT use Willingness to participate in on-call duty if required in the department Good knowledge of German according to the European Union's reference framework or obligation to demonstrably acquire this within the probationary period Basic knowledge of English desirable: Knowledge of the functionality and administration of databases, their replication and backup procedures Driving license B 1 The requirements profile (AP) is part of the invitation to tender and can be found under "Further information". The requirements profile is the binding basis for the selection decision. Please save the requirements profile, as it can no longer be viewed after the application deadline. Are you interested in the advertised position? Then we look forward to receiving your online application via the "Apply now" button (bottom right of the job advertisement). Please attach the following documents to your application in PDF format (max. 15 MB per attachment) Meaningful letter of motivation Curriculum vitae in tabular form showing all previous activities, further training courses qualifying for the field of work and special qualifications for the advertised field of work Current reference letter Proof of completed vocational training or completed university studies Recognized language certificate of German language proficiency (at least B2) according to the competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), if your language of origin is not German Other documents (e.g. certificates, diplomas) as proof of the required experience (Incomplete applications cannot be considered!) The complete application documents must be submitted in German or in German translation. In the case of foreign educational qualifications, proof of equivalence to a German qualification must be provided. Further information can be obtained from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) at https://www.kmk.org/zab/zentralstelle-fuer-auslaendisches-bildungswesen.html. The reference is of crucial importance in the selection process. You should therefore enclose a copy of your reference with your application or submit it immediately. Unfortunately, costs incurred in connection with your application (postage, travel costs, etc.) cannot be reimbursed. The Berlin Fire Department would like to increase its proportion of women, which is why we are particularly pleased to receive applications from motivated female candidates. Recognized severely disabled persons and persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Please indicate any severe disability in your application. We are in an ongoing process of cultural change and towards more diversity and would also like to receive applications from people who are or could be affected by structural discrimination. Please direct any questions about the role to: Marco Frank, ES IKT A 4 (k) Area: ES Information and Communication Technology - Head of IT Building Infrastructure (k) Phone: 030 / 387 20 420 Please direct any questions regarding the job advertisement to Katharina Hill, ZS P B 218 Central Service - Personnel Recruitment - Personnel Selection Upper and Higher Service Phone: 030 387 30 6618 Further information: During the application phase, communication will be exclusively by e-mail; receipt of your application will be acknowledged with an electronic acknowledgement of receipt. Please check your inbox and spam folder regularly during this time. If you do not receive an e-mail, you may not have entered your e-mail address correctly. 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