We are looking for an experienced leadership professional to take overall responsibility for our IT organization while bringing a strong technical focus in DevOps and Platform Engineering.
This role combines traditional IT leadership responsibilities with a strong emphasis on automation, infrastructure modernization, and DevOps enablement. The goal is to further develop, stabilize, and strategically align a historically grown IT landscape.
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows 11, Linux, Proxmox VE, Docker, Palo Alto Firewall, Atlassian Toolchain (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Jenkins, Artifactory and Generative AI & AI Assisted Development Tools
Your Responsibilities Overall IT Leadership
Lead the entire IT organization (infrastructure, support, DevOps)
Full responsibility for the IT budget
Manage external service providers and partners
Further develop the IT strategy in alignment with business objectives
Close collaboration with management and business stakeholders
IT Infrastructure & Operations
Ensure stable day-to-day IT operations (user support, workplace, network, servers)
Own IT security, network architecture, and server infrastructure
Drive standardization and scalability of the IT landscape
Own build, deployment, and automation processes(“shipping products”)
Develop and stabilize the CI/CD landscape
Optimize and further evolve the existing infrastructure
Promote Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices
Ensure stable and scalable platforms for development and operations
Compliance & Governance
Responsible for expanding and harmonizing the ISO 27001-compliant IT security framework across multiple sites
Preparation and support of audits
Establishment of clear processes, documentation, and standards
Your Profile
Several years of experience in IT leadership, IT Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles
Strong hands‑on technical understanding of modern IT and DevOps stacks
Experience with complex, organically grown IT environments
Ability to think strategically while also making hands‑on operational decisions
Experience leading small to mid‑sized IT teams and external partners
Solid knowledge of infrastructure, networking, servers, automation, and CI/CD
Confident in managing budgets and resources
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior engineers on equal footing
This role is ideal for someone who:
Can lead IT in a holistic and end‑to‑end manner
Is deeply rooted in DevOps and infrastructure engineering
Is not looking for a pure management role, but wants to stay technically involved and actively shape solutions
What we Offer
A hybrid role with a high degree of ownership, responsibility, and impact
The opportunity to work within a complex, organically grown IT environment
Two clearly defined domains of responsibility:
IT Infrastructure & Support
– combining operational excellence with strategic development,
DevOps & Automation
– product‑oriented, business‑critical, and focused on continuous improvement
Direct influence on architecture, processes, and tooling decisions
A motivated, hands‑on team with short decision‑making paths
Attractive, performance‑based compensation
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Strong teamwork within a steadily growing company
A modern working environment with innovative technologies
Flexible working conditions and a healthy work‑life balance
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This role combines traditional IT leadership responsibilities with a strong emphasis on automation, infrastructure modernization, and DevOps enablement. The goal is to further develop, stabilize, and strategically align a historically grown IT landscape.
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows 11, Linux, Proxmox VE, Docker, Palo Alto Firewall, Atlassian Toolchain (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Jenkins, Artifactory and Generative AI & AI Assisted Development Tools
Your Responsibilities Overall IT Leadership
Lead the entire IT organization (infrastructure, support, DevOps)
Full responsibility for the IT budget
Manage external service providers and partners
Further develop the IT strategy in alignment with business objectives
Close collaboration with management and business stakeholders
IT Infrastructure & Operations
Ensure stable day-to-day IT operations (user support, workplace, network, servers)
Own IT security, network architecture, and server infrastructure
Drive standardization and scalability of the IT landscape
Own build, deployment, and automation processes(“shipping products”)
Develop and stabilize the CI/CD landscape
Optimize and further evolve the existing infrastructure
Promote Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices
Ensure stable and scalable platforms for development and operations
Compliance & Governance
Responsible for expanding and harmonizing the ISO 27001-compliant IT security framework across multiple sites
Preparation and support of audits
Establishment of clear processes, documentation, and standards
Your Profile
Several years of experience in IT leadership, IT Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles
Strong hands‑on technical understanding of modern IT and DevOps stacks
Experience with complex, organically grown IT environments
Ability to think strategically while also making hands‑on operational decisions
Experience leading small to mid‑sized IT teams and external partners
Solid knowledge of infrastructure, networking, servers, automation, and CI/CD
Confident in managing budgets and resources
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior engineers on equal footing
This role is ideal for someone who:
Can lead IT in a holistic and end‑to‑end manner
Is deeply rooted in DevOps and infrastructure engineering
Is not looking for a pure management role, but wants to stay technically involved and actively shape solutions
What we Offer
A hybrid role with a high degree of ownership, responsibility, and impact
The opportunity to work within a complex, organically grown IT environment
Two clearly defined domains of responsibility:
IT Infrastructure & Support
– combining operational excellence with strategic development,
DevOps & Automation
– product‑oriented, business‑critical, and focused on continuous improvement
Direct influence on architecture, processes, and tooling decisions
A motivated, hands‑on team with short decision‑making paths
Attractive, performance‑based compensation
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Strong teamwork within a steadily growing company
A modern working environment with innovative technologies
Flexible working conditions and a healthy work‑life balance
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of IT & DevOps (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: Neuron Automation
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