MS SQL Database Administrator (f/m/d)

The German Pension Insurance Rhineland is more than just a government agency—with approximately 3,700 employees at our headquarters (Düsseldorf), 12 regional service centers, and our own network of 5 rehabilitation clinics, we are one of the largest regional providers of statutory pension insurance in Germany.

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH) provides IT services for all stakeholders—and thus for approximately 17,500 employees—within the NOW IT network.

What sets us apart? Meaningful work, stable jobs, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Whether in administration, IT, consulting, or rehabilitation—with us, you’ll work in a modern environment that offers a genuine work-life balance, regular pay raises through promotions and collective bargaining adjustments, and clear career prospects.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking a candidate for the Application Operations division, specifically for the Database and Application Services Competence Center at our Düsseldorf and Leipzig locations, to start as soon as possible in Pay Grade 11 (EntgO-DRV):

The Database and Application Services Competence Center is responsible for the planning, design, deployment, operation, maintenance, and support of the database and application services used at NOW IT GmbH, taking into account the existing infrastructure and system interfaces. The scope of database services includes the widely used database management systems (DBMS) Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server.

As an MS SQL Database Administrator (f/m/d), you will support us in the following areas, among others:

• planning and designing MS SQL installations, including
• deployment, operation (including maintenance, monitoring, and support),
• further development of MS SQL installations and driving automation forward,
• participating in topic-specific working groups and project teams within the NOW IT network and at DRV-IT

Your Qualifications:

You hold a completed (technical) university degree in computer science (Bachelor of Science) or have a comparable relevant degree (e.g., business informatics, media informatics) at Level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework. Applications may also be considered from individuals who, without a formal degree—for example, through vocational training as an IT specialist— IT Specialist, can perform the relevant duties based on proven equivalent skills and many years of relevant professional experience, or who, based on your vocational training and career history, are demonstrably capable of performing the advertised position.

In both cases, you must also have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server clusters.

In addition, we are looking for the following from you:

• Knowledge in the field of relational database management systems
• Expertise in the Windows Server operating system
• Programming and scripting languages, such as PowerShell and T-SQL
• Knowledge of the Git version control system

Your personal profile:

• A strong focus on customers and service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and commitment to continuous professional development
• Willingness to travel occasionally for work
• Good verbal and written communication skills in German, as well as IT-specific English skills.

What we offer you:

• Flexible working hours with family-friendly working conditions
• Professional and future-oriented staff development opportunities to provide you with the best possible support in your role of responsibility
• Workplace health management (including Urban Sports membership | company sports club)
• Subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket
• On-site cafeteria
• 30 vacation days (plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
• An additional pension plan in accordance with the statutes of the Federal and State Pension Fund (VBL)

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Applications from women are expressly encouraged. The relevant legal provisions for the advancement of women apply. NOW IT/DRV Rheinland takes professional integration in accordance with SGB IX seriously. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Part-time employment is generally possible.

Application deadline: July 31, 2026

Application:
(Anja Mönkemeyer)
Please include reference number D-4060KC_26_74

Salary range: Your compensation

Contact person for questions regarding the department:
Mr. Phillipp Petermann | Head of KC Database and Application Services | 0341/

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