Job in Germany: Head of the Networks Department (BFDN)

The Berlin fire department was founded in 1851 and is 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.

Code number : 144 / 2024

The Berlin Fire Department is looking for an employee as

Head of department (m / f / d)

of the Networks Department (BFDN)

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

Pay grade : E12 TV-L

Fixed term : unlimited

Application deadline : 10.12.2024

Your field of work includes :

The Head of Department is responsible for the planning, coordination and monitoring of the entire IT network infrastructure in the BFDN department of the Berlin Fire Brigade.

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
• Negotiating and concluding contracts with external service providers
• Troubleshooting the networks to be supported
• Determination of requirements and tendering of procurement processes

You bring with you :

• Completed university degree (Bachelor's or comparable university degree) in the field of information technology or comparable and at least three years of practical experience
• Relevant completed vocational training in the field of information technology and corresponding several years of activity of at least 5 years in the IT area with management responsibility
• comparable equivalent skills, knowledge and experience

Other skills and requirements :

• Knowledge of network architectures, network technology, network components in LAN and data centers is required
• Basic knowledge of project management, procurement law, contract design, quality management and financial management
• Must be willing to undergo a level 2 security check
• Proficiency with various analysis and administration tools, e.g. CheckMK, Cisco DNS, PRTG, Wireshark

Desirable :

• Driving license class B
• Knowledge of the functionality and administration of databases, their replication and backup procedures

We offer :

• 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
• discounted memberships to various fitness studios as well as free admission to swimming pools operated by the swimming pool companies 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
• Home office can be agreed on a pro rata basis after a familiarization phase

The detailed description of the scope of duties (BAK) is part of the job advertisement and can be accessed via the following link : Link to BAK

Please attach the following documents in PDF format (max. 15 MB) to your application :

• 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
• recognized language certificate of German language proficiency (at least C1) according to the competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), if your language of origin is not German

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 A4 (k)

Head of Communication (k)

Tel. 030 / 387 20 420

Please direct any questions regarding the job advertisement to

Katharina Hill, ZS P B 218

Personnel recruitment - selection of senior and higher service staff

Tel. 030 / 387 30 6618

Further information :

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