We are looking for an
IT Operations Solution Architecture Expert
Location: Würzburg
Application deadline: March 5, 2026
Employment: Full-time (part-time is possible in principle) Start date: Immediately Job number: 05-008-2026 Remuneration: E13 TV EntgO-DRV (senior civil service)
Area of responsibility
The DRV-IT DSRV & Services department coordinates the IT of the German Pension Insurance (DRV), operates the Pension Insurance Data Center (DSRV), and provides a wide range of services for all DRV institutions. The "IT Operations" department at the Würzburg site operates 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 institutions. We also ensure data exchange with social security institutions in Germany and abroad. The team supports all managers, teams, and employees in IT operations with central tasks, such as solution architectures in IT operations and the coordination of malfunctions.
Your tasks
* Designing, planning, and further developing the solution architecture in IT operations
* Developing concepts for architecture, security, and administration specifications
* Performing compliance checks and risk assessments with regard to the operating architecture
* Maintaining the product and service catalog for IT operations
* Leading and conducting workshops and training courses
* Representing IT operations in pension insurance architecture committees
Your profile
* You have a university degree (bachelor's, diploma) in IT or completed vocational training in IT or an equivalent qualification (e.g., an IT-specific qualification) or comparable practical experience in IT. In addition, you already have several years of relevant professional experience in the field of solution architecture in IT operations (e.g., TOGAF and COBIT) as well as
* Up-to-date knowledge of IT operations (IT infrastructure and network topology)
* Furthermore, knowledge or experience in coordinating and controlling work processes and monitoring work results is required.
* Business fluent German (C1 level or higher) in spoken and written form is a prerequisite.
* We also welcome expertise in the field of security infrastructure.
* You are characterized by an analytical, self-organized, and structured way of thinking and working.
* Strong communication skills, empathy, and a solution- and process-oriented approach round off your profile perfectly for us.
We offer you
* An interesting and varied job with all the benefits of a large public employer.
* Structured training and extensive opportunities for further education and professional development.
* 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 (for parents and caregivers).
* Active involvement in shaping the new IT environment of the pension insurance system
* 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 candidates to fill the position.
To perform the advertised role, we require you to be willing to undertake occasional business trips, some of which may last several days.
This is a position at risk of corruption, so exceptional reliability and integrity are required.
The advertised position is in an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equality Act. We have set ourselves the goal of promoting women in the workplace and particularly welcome applications from women.
People with a severe disability or those of equal status within the meaning of Section 2 (2) and (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
Your contact person, Rangnitt, is available to answer any questions you may have at: Tel: 0160 97570088 Email: mareen.rangnitt@drv-bund.de