Testia Group - Digital and IT Infrastructure Manager - #2712573

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• Contract: Temporary (12 months)
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Location: Bremen
• Compensation: Based on profile and/or experience + Testia employee benefits.
• Reports to: Head of Digital Operations & Quality
• You must attach your resume in English
  
  

Context:

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of IT Infrastructure Manager. This key role is responsible for defining the strategy, maintenance, and evolution of the company’s entire global IT infrastructure. The manager will oversee the infrastructure architecture and support the team to ensure autonomous management of operations.

This role will serve as the deputy and substitute for the Director of Digital Operations (IT/IS). You will act as a mentor to the team to foster their professional growth, while ensuring the continuity, security, and efficiency of our digital environment.

Job Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Management of global infrastructure and IT assets.
  
  

Responsible for the full lifecycle and operational availability of all physical and virtual IT assets:

• Strategy: Establish the strategy, design the architecture, and define IT specifications to ensure the support and robustness of the infrastructure, while managing relationships with key external vendors.
• Equipment Lifecycle: Manage the full lifecycle (from definition to decommissioning) of computers, phones, printers, and industrial devices. Ensure PC imaging/reimaging, driver management, and OS updates (e.g., WSUS).
• Network architecture and operations: Design and configure the entire network topology. Manage ISP contracts, VPNs, NAC, and firewall configurations. Monitor network performance and organize maintenance operations.
• Server and Storage Management: Oversee server hosting, hardware management, OS updates, and network storage solutions. Ensure the implementation and testing of robust backup and restore procedures.
• Virtualization: Manage the provisioning and maintenance of virtual desktops and VDI environments.
• Deputy Director of Digital Operations - IT/IS
  
  

Serve as the strategic backup for the Director of Digital Operations, ensuring continuity in governance and operations:

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of the IT/IS roadmap through benchmarking and technology monitoring.
• Operational Governance: Oversee daily operations and team leadership, including budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation.
• Risk and Contract Management: Conduct risk analyses and manage contracts/vendors.
• Service Management: Oversee the Helpdesk structure and incident management. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Systems, Applications, and Data: Coordinate the maintenance and optimization of applications, the ERP system, and software licenses.
• Business Continuity: Ensure the operational readiness of business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs).
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science.
• More than 5 years of experience in infrastructure management and in a senior leadership role.
• Solid knowledge of network topology, server administration (Windows/Linux), virtualization, databases, scripting, cybersecurity standards, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and strategic roadmaps. (Experience with ITIL or similar ITSM frameworks is a plus.)
• At least C1 in English is. (Proficiency in French, or German is a plus.)
• IT Skills:
• SQL, Crystal Reports, Web Services, Linux, and Windows.
• Basic knowledge of databases and database administration.
• Basic knowledge of web languages (e.g., PHP, Python) and scripting.
• Deployment of applications on virtualized and cloud infrastructures (VMWare, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of the ISO 27001 standard is a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Hours (Flexible Schedule)
• Remote Work
• Vacation Pay and Christmas Bonus
• Jobrad
• Additional Employee Benefits
• We are a fully owned subsidiary of Airbus; however, we are not bound by the IG Metall Tariff, nor do we have one. Consequently, the salary range for this position is between 75k and 85k
  
  

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Testia France

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected] .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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