German Federal Pension Insurance

Team Leader, Network Architecture & Shared Services

Berlin, Würzburg

The German Federal Pension Insurance 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 individuals, 10.8 million pensioners, and 3.5 million employers rely on us.

Team Leader Network Architecture & Shared Services

Location: Berlin, Würzburg
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: April 23, 2026
Job posting number: 09-033-2026
Employment: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: Pay Grade 13, Senior Civil Service, TV EntgO-DRV
(60,072.01–86,114.70 euros)

Scope of Responsibilities

We are the Joint Data Center of the German Pension Insurance (DRV) with locations in Berlin and Würzburg.
As the network service provider for the DRV-Bund, we ensure the secure and high-performance operation of the network infrastructure, compliance with relevant legal standards, cost predictability, cost-effectiveness, and consulting on network solutions.

The Network Architecture & Shared Services Team handles key responsibilities for the DRV-Bund’s network and security infrastructure, including architectural oversight, defining standards, demand management, order management, and budget planning, as well as technical group activities, project management, and support for tenders in this area.

To support our team, we are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to our Berlin or Würzburg location.

Responsibilities

• Assuming personnel and technical responsibility for the Network Architecture & Shared Services Team, currently consisting of 10 employees, through the active application of leadership tools for personnel development and occupational health management
• Managing external staff, for example in the context of project work
• Supporting the implementation and follow-up of change processes
• Actively shaping and managing the team’s assigned tasks, as well as performing IT-related tasks and driving innovation
• Leading a specialist group for the Data Network and Telephony division (FGDNT)
• Leading and participating in projects
• Representing the division in internal and external committees

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed a university degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma) in the IT field or hold an equivalent qualification (e.g., IT-specific certification)
• Alternatively, you have successfully completed vocational training in the IT field with several years of professional experience
• You have several years of relevant professional experience in the field
  of network technologies or architecture
• You have initial leadership experience
• Ideally, you have experience managing complex projects and steering initiatives
• Proficiency in agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence is desirable
• You are willing to travel for work
• You impress with strong communication skills, a clear focus on solutions and processes, and a high level of decision-making authority
• With persuasiveness, assertiveness, and a clear hands-on mentality, you actively drive initiatives forward
• A structured, organized, and independent work style, a high level of technical aptitude, as well as flexibility and openness to new topics and technologies round out your profile

Further Information

People with severe disabilities or those deemed equivalent under Section 2 (2) and (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

Please note that following a job offer, you will undergo a security clearance check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security clearance check must not result in a finding that a security risk exists that would preclude you from performing security-sensitive duties (§ 14 SÜG).

To fill the position, we will conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates.

This job posting pertains to a field in which women are underrepresented as defined by the Federal Equal Opportunity Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set the professional advancement of women as a goal. We therefore particularly encourage applications from women.

The position involves business travel (several times a month) between Berlin and Würzburg.

The position requires fluency in spoken and written German and English.

Your Benefits

Family-friendly working hours

30 vacation days with a 5-day workweek

Annual bonuses and capital-forming benefits

Permanent position

Responsibilities

Contact

Do you have questions about the advertised position? Please contact us!

Franziska Engling
Recruiter
+49 (0) 15150326365