The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund is Germany's largest pension insurance provider and thus a cornerstone of social security in Germany. We support people throughout their entire lives – from the start of their careers to retirement. 24.2 million insured persons, 10.8 million pensioners, and 3.5 million employers rely on us. We are looking for a new member to join our IT Operations team as soon as possible.
Team Leader, Server Operating Systems
Location: Würzburg
Application deadline: February 18, 2026
Employment: Full-time (part-time is possible in principle) Start date: As soon as possible Job number:Remuneration: E13 TV EntgO-DRV (senior civil service)
Area of responsibility
The "IT Operations" department at the Würzburg site operates, administers, and monitors the entire IT infrastructure and all IT processes of the Pension Insurance Data Center (DSRV) as well as central services for all pension insurance providers. The "Server and Infrastructure Services" team provides the operating systems, directory services, and data backup for the department based on a virtualized x86 architecture.
Your tasks
* Managing the IT operations team for servers (Linux and Windows) and operating system-related services
* Assuming personnel and technical responsibility for a team currently consisting of 10 members
* Actively shaping team and departmental development
* Supporting the implementation and follow-up of change processes
* Actively applying management tools for personnel development and occupational health management
* Representing the department in internal and external working groups, specialist groups, and committees
Your profile
* Completed vocational training in the IT field or a university degree (bachelor's, diploma) in the IT field or an equivalent qualification (e.g., an IT-specific qualification) or comparable practical experience in the IT field
* Several years of professional experience in the IT field, ideally in operating system administration
* Initial experience in the technical management of teams or project teams
* Knowledge of coordinating and controlling work processes and monitoring work results
* An analytical and structured way of thinking and working, strong communication skills, empathy, and a solution- and process-oriented approach round off your profile
We offer
* An interesting and varied job with all the benefits of a large public employer
* A comprehensive induction and training program to support you in your role as a manager
* Family-friendly, flexible, and service-oriented working time models, supplemented by our service offerings and cooperation partners to help you balance work and family life
* The health of our employees is important to us. We support the practical implementation of occupational health management in everyday working life
Further information
We will conduct interviews with shortlisted applicants to fill the position.
Please note that after receiving a job offer, you will be subject to a security check in accordance with the Security Check Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security check must not result in a finding that you pose a security risk that would prevent you from performing security-sensitive work (§ 14 SÜG).
Willingness to travel occasionally and participate in training courses/events outside the Würzburg location.
The position requires very good written and spoken German skills.
This is a position at risk of corruption, therefore particular reliability and integrity are desired.
This job advertisement refers to an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equality Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set itself the goal of promoting women in the workplace. We therefore welcome applications from women with a particular interest in this area.
People with a severe disability or those who are treated as such within the meaning of Sectionand (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your application
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