We are looking for several candidates to join our network and security infrastructure team as soon as possible.

Network Engineer Datacenter (m/f/div)

Location: Berlin or Würzburg

Application deadline: March 9, 2026

Employment: Full-time (part-time is generally possible) Start date: Immediately Job posting number: Remuneration: Salary group A 11 BBesO / E11 TV EntgO-DRV

Area of responsibility

We are the joint data center of the German Pension Insurance Fund, located in Berlin and Würzburg. With a focus on software-defined networks and their automation in the data center environment, the "Network Planning and Network Operations" team provides secure and high-performance basic infrastructure for the pension insurance carriers program systems.

To strengthen our team working at our Berlin and Würzburg locations, we are looking for a committed individual who will actively contribute their expertise. This is a great opportunity to further develop your own professional skills in line with the latest trends.

Your tasks

• Implementing, operating, and further developing modern data networks in the data center
• Analyzing, developing, and implementing IT concepts
• Monitoring IT systems
• Error analysis and troubleshooting
• Coordinating, planning, and executing IT processes
• Planning, designing, and documenting IT operating procedures
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring IT security and IT quality assurance measures
• Collaborating in project or working groups and committees within the DRV Bund and across institutions (e.g., designing new processes, evaluating future topics/technologies)
• Regularly taking on on-call duties to be provided by the team

Your profile

• A university degree (bachelors, diploma) in IT or an equivalent qualification, for example based on an IT-specific qualification (business administrator), completed vocational training in IT, or comparable practical experience in IT
• Several years of relevant professional experience in data center network operations
• Good written and spoken English skills (at least B1 level)
• Practical experience with current open-source automation tools or version management systems as well as knowledge in the areas of network planning, network automation, infrastructure-as-code, intent-based networking, programming skills (e.g., Python), and ITIL knowledge are also desirable. An independent, structured approach to work, excellent analytical skills, and a strong team spirit are advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills round off your profile.

We offer you

• An interesting and varied job with all the benefits of a large public employer
• A permanent position with exciting challenges
• Structured training, onboarding, and good opportunities for further education and training
• Flexible and service-oriented working time models, supplemented by our service offerings and those of our cooperation partners to help you balance work and family life
• The health of our employees is important to us. We support the practical implementation of occupational health management in everyday working life

Further information

We will conduct interviews with shortlisted applicants to fill the position.

To perform the advertised role, we require you to be willing to undertake occasional business trips, including trips lasting several days.

This is a position at risk of corruption, therefore exceptional reliability and integrity are required.

Please note that once you have been offered the position, you will be subject to a security check in accordance with the Security Check Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security check must not reveal any security risks that would prevent you from performing security-sensitive tasks (§ 14 SÜG).

The position requires very good written and spoken German skills.

The position requires a willingness to travel domestically on occasion and to participate in training courses and events outside the Berlin or Würzburg locations.

These tasks require a willingness to participate in on-call duty and, in urgent cases, to work outside regular working hours (e.g., on weekends).

This job advertisement refers to an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equality Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set itself the goal of promoting women in the workplace. We therefore welcome applications from women with a particular interest in this area.

People with severe disabilities or those deemed equivalent within the meaning of Section 2 (2) and (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person, Ivonne Christians, will be happy to answer any questions you may have at:

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