Requirements
Must have:
- Experience operating highly available 24/7 environments for web, mobile, or financial services - Familiarity with IT and network security concepts, DDoS protection, high availability, and business continuity management (BCM) - Experience in system and software design for distributed systems - Up-to-date knowledge of current IT technologies and the ability to drive innovation and architecture forward - Solid understanding of technologies such as Ceph, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, HAProxy, BGP, and others - A completed technical degree - Several years of leadership experience in IT operations as a Director, VP, Head of Department, or CTO - A results-driven and structured working style with openness to constructive discussions and feedback
Responsibilities:
- Lead an agile, hybrid operations organization consisting of five departments across three locations - Actively contribute to the design of system architectures and strategic and technical roadmap planning - Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets and coordinate strategic investments with top management - Define goals, ensure their implementation, and coach or support leaders in their personal development - Work closely with software development, product management, our group-owned data centers (IONOS), and external colocation partners - Manage large, long-term infrastructure projects, create appropriate project structures and governance processes, and keep project objectives in focus
Company:
With our strong brands GMX, WEB.DE and and over 42 million active users, we are the leading email and communications platform in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Our corporate culture promotes flat hierarchies, respect, and open communication. We offer a wide range of training opportunities, active health care programs, flexible working models, and various financial benefits, all within a supportive team environment.