We are Hessen's university for music, theater, dance, and their sciences, training students for artistic, pedagogical, and scientific professions.
We are seeking creative and dedicated individuals who can contribute their skills, experience, and ideas to our international university team.
The HfMDK is looking for the next available date for a
Head of Computer Center (f/m/d) (future IT Services)
full-time, up to EG 14 TV-H, permanent
Reference number 2025-036
The Data Center department manages IT operations, develops digital services, and oversees the university's overall IT development. As Head of the Data Center, you will play a key role: responsible for implementing the IT strategy, managing the IT infrastructure, and leading a dedicated team. You will be the central contact for IT matters and advise university management on strategic IT issues. The role offers creative scope for strategic realignment of the IT department.
Your main responsibilities include:
1. Strategic & overarching tasks:
2. Advising the Vice President for University Development and Digitalization in her role as Presidential CIO
3. Developing and implementing the IT strategy in close coordination with the CIO
4. Enhancing the IT service portfolio to align with university needs and managing the IT infrastructure, including security concepts
5. Budget management, IT controlling, and resource optimization
1. Operational & management tasks:
2. Managing the current four-person team, developing team structures and processes
3. Serving as an escalation point for 2nd level support
4. Overseeing IT security, data backup, data protection, and emergency management
5. Driving technological innovation, procedural improvements, and operational security
6. Planning, managing, and monitoring departmental goals
7. Developing and overseeing service level agreements
8. Managing IT projects in collaboration with the CIO and DTO
9. Ensuring proactive communication within the team, across the university, and with partners
Your profile:
* Completed relevant university degree (Master's or diploma) in computer science or a comparable field
* Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree or FH diploma with at least four years of professional IT experience
* Management experience in strategic and operational roles is advantageous
* Extensive knowledge and practical experience in IT, including Networks, Linux/Windows Server, Cloud technologies, RHEL/CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu
* Experience with servers, storage, virtualization, IT operations, security, and network infrastructure (TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls, VPN)
* Experience managing IT projects and multi-project environments
* Proficiency in German and English
* Experience with university structures is a plus
* High initiative, analytical skills, and service orientation
* Negotiation skills and a strong sense of responsibility
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
Our offer includes:
* An engaging role in an artistic environment
* Attractive pay scale up to group 14 of the collective agreement for public service in Hesse (TV-H), depending on qualifications
* Flexible and family-friendly working hours, with options for mobile work
* Supportive and open-minded team culture
* Opportunities for ongoing training
* Access to cultural events, performances, and concerts at the university
* Free LandesTicket Hessen and low-cost parking
The HfMDK champions diversity, tolerance, and equal rights. We support our staff in balancing work and family life. Applications from qualified women are especially encouraged. People with disabilities within the meaning of Section 2 (2) and (3) SGB IX will be given preference if equally qualified.
We look forward to receiving your application with relevant documents via our online portal by 23.05.2025.
Ms. Brigitte Binder, Vice President for University Development and Digitalization, is available to answer questions about the role at (emailprotected).
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