For the Shared Data Center division, we are seeking a colleague to join us as soon as possible as

IT Specialist for Data Center Automation

Location: Berlin or Würzburg

Application deadline: July 30, 2026

Employment: Full-time
(Part-time is generally possible)

Start date: Immediately

Job posting number: 09-046-2026

Compensation: E11 TV EntgO-DRV

Scope of Work

We are the Joint Data Center of the German Pension Insurance (DRV) with locations in Berlin and Würzburg. We ensure the secure and high-performance operation of the infrastructure, compliance with relevant legal standards, predictable costs, cost-effectiveness, and IT consulting. Our Data Center (RZ-DRV) is the nationwide service provider for the DRV’s IT infrastructure and supports its clients with customized IT solutions in the area of operating system and database infrastructure, ranging from consulting to IT operations. Our Server Transition team is responsible for providing the virtualization infrastructure as well as the automation platform for the installation and operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague at our Berlin or Würzburg location.

Your Responsibilities

• Automation
  • To automate services in the data center, you will create a technical design based on overarching requirements
  • You will develop and configure data center services in the Aria Suite and ensure their quality
  • Further development of the virtualization platform based on cross-functional requirements: technical design, automation with Ansible, and testing in our own lab
  • You will create and maintain roles in the OS context using Ansible
  • You will document the results and communicate them to the operations teams
  • In doing so, you will work closely with colleagues from neighboring teams and on cross-functional IT projects
• You will perform error analysis and handle troubleshooting as part of 2nd & 3rd-level support
• You implement IT security measures in accordance with BSI guidelines and monitor compliance
• We use the following products and tools, among others: Aria Suite, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), BMC Helix, GitLab, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Due to the cross-location nature of the role, occasional business trips (2 to 5 times a year) between Berlin and Würzburg are required

Your Profile

• You have a college degree (Bachelor’s/Diploma/FH) in IT, or an equivalent qualification, or a vocational training degree in IT combined with many years of relevant professional experience, or comparable long-term professional experience in the IT field
• You also have current professional experience in the described area of responsibility
• You know the processes and technical interrelationships in a data center inside and out
• You have very good knowledge and experience in professional software development and hold your work to high quality standards
• In addition, you are ideally familiar with ITIL-based working methods
• You work independently, in a structured and solution-oriented manner—while always keeping service quality in mind
• Your German language skills correspond to level B2; we would be happy to support you in further developing your language skills in the future
• You are a true team player and enjoy proactively contributing to project work
• You are willing to participate in occasional on-call duties, as well as to undertake occasional business trips, as described in the job description

We offer

• A permanent position in the public sector with all the benefits of a public employer
• Thorough onboarding and collaboration; in addition, subject- and competency-oriented training and development opportunities, as well as sustainable career development and advancement opportunities
• Flexible and service-oriented work schedules to balance work and family life
• Working from home and the necessary technical equipment are integral to modern work in the IT sector for us
• This includes ergonomic workplace equipment (electrically height-adjustable desk, ergonomic office chair) along with modern software and hardware to ensure a satisfying work experience; therefore, these are available to everyone in our organization
• Opportunities to connect, including through our networks (WoW – women’s empowerment – women’s network, Fathers@ DRV Bund, Rainbow Network, Sustainability Network), more than 25 company sports groups, annual team days, and employee events
• Counseling and referral services for parents and family caregivers
• The health of our employees is important to us. We support the practical implementation of workplace health management in daily work life

Further information

To fill this position, we will conduct interviews with the most qualified applicants.

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

People with a severe disability or those deemed equivalent under § 2, paragraphs 2 and 3 of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

This job posting pertains to a field in which women are underrepresented under the Federal Equal Opportunity Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set itself the goal of promoting women in the workplace. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.

Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person
Iris Jonsson is available to answer any questions you may have at:

Phone:
0151 67723826

Email:
iris.jonsson@drv-bund.de