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In this role, you will lead the strategic advancement of IT infrastructure and information security, manage complex projects, and steer a team to ensure future-proof technical standards and security measures.
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Your role in the team
- You will lead the “IT Infrastructure and Information Security” department, which has ten employees, and take responsibility for personnel, organization, budget, and results.
- You ensure the cost-effective and future-proof operation of the IT infrastructure and strategically develop the architecture, platforms, standards, and technology roadmaps.
- You plan and manage the IT budget, keeping an eye on the cost-effectiveness of ongoing operations and necessary investments.
- You are responsible for technical information security, particularly risk, vulnerability, and incident management, as well as the ongoing development of appropriate security measures.
- You manage complex infrastructure and security projects, including risk, change, quality, and stakeholder management.
- You are responsible for tenders and procurement and manage external service providers in line with agreed deliverables, quality standards, and deadlines.
- You advise the administrative and department management teams, as well as the specialist departments, on fundamental IT matters and represent the unit on committees, working groups, and steering committees.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You are ideally suited for this position if you have completed a relevant university degree, for example in computer science or business informatics, or have an equivalent qualification.
Qualifications
- Possess in-depth knowledge of modern IT architectures, networks, cloud and hybrid environments, identity and access management, backup and recovery, and technical information security.
- Possess strong decision-making, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, and be able to explain complex technical matters clearly.
- Knowledge of the structures and processes of public administration is an advantage.
- Have knowledge of BSI-oriented approaches or ISO 27001.
- Have additional qualifications in IT security or project management and agile working methods (e.g., Scrum).
Experience
- Bring several years of professional experience in managing and further developing complex IT infrastructures, as well as leadership experience.
- Have demonstrable leadership experience and strong skills in leading, organizing, and developing teams.
- Have experience leading complex IT projects, as well as in risk, change, procurement, and vendor management.
What we offer
- The District of Gütersloh is more than just a public-sector employer.
- Our work is meaningful, and we never lose sight of the common good as our goal.
- Our culture of collaboration is characterized by appreciation, collegiality, and reliability.
- As an employer, we offer a wide range of training and professional development opportunities and career options, secure jobs, flexible working hours, company pension plans, and numerous benefits.
- And we don’t just talk about balancing family, caregiving, and work—we live it every day.
Benefits
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About your employer
The Kreis Gütersloh serves as a public administrative unit in North Rhine-Westphalia, responsible for administration and infrastructure in the district. It provides services for citizens and businesses and acts as a regional contact for various issues. This administrative unit plays a central role in the municipal structure and ensures the delivery of public services.
- Established Company
- Onsite
- Public Service, Unions
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