Network Administrator (m/f/div)

Job Description For the Network and Security Infrastructure department, we are looking for a Network administrator (m/f/div)

Location: Berlin

Application deadline: 09.12.2025

Employment: Full-time
(part-time is generally possible)

Starting date: Immediately

Ausschreibungsnummer: 09-089-2025

Remuneration: E11 TV EntgO-DRV

Field of activity

The DRV IT Infrastructure department works across all locations in Berlin and Würzburg. We support our customers with customized IT solutions in the areas of basic, operating system and database infrastructure, from consulting to IT operations. The network operations team manages and documents the entire network infrastructure, provides support in identifying and resolving network problems or malfunctions and is responsible for ensuring the necessary network capacity for the DRV Bund and the joint data center of the German Pension Insurance.

Your tasks

• Installing, configuring and operating network components (focus on Cisco)
• Design, development and maintenance of automation scripts (e.g. Ansible, Python)
• Monitoring and controlling the network infrastructure, problem analysis and troubleshooting of a high degree of difficulty
• Implementing and monitoring IT security standards in accordance with BSI basic protection requirements for critical infrastructures (KRITIS)
• Collaboration in IT projects

These tasks require a willingness to be on call and, in urgent cases, to work outside regular working hours (for example at weekends).

Your profile

• Successfully completed university education (Bachelor or Diploma FH) in the IT field or comparable qualification (e.g. IT-specific qualification) or completed vocational training in the IT field or comparable several years of practical experience in the IT field
• Several years of task-relevant professional experience
• Knowledge and experience in at least one specialized network technology (SD-WAN, DMVPN, ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, ACI, OSPF)
• Knowledge and experience in working with the Linux operating system is desirable
• Knowledge of the functionality and use of APIs (REST, RESTful etc.) is an advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken German
• A communication style appropriate to the target audience, a strong ability to work in a team and a willingness to learn as well as creativity in solving problems round off your profile perfectly for us

We offer you

• An interesting and varied job with all the benefits of a large public employer
• Family-friendly, flexible and service-oriented working time models supplemented by our service offerings and cooperation partners to help reconcile work and family life (for parents and family caregivers)
• Structured induction and extensive training and development opportunities, for example the option of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Working from home 1-2 days a week is possible after successful induction
• 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.

Please note that you will be screened in accordance with the Security Screening Act (§ 9 SÜG) once you have been accepted for employment. This security check must not lead to the conclusion that there is a security risk that would prevent the security-sensitive activity (Section 14 SÜG).

The position requires a willingness to occasionally travel on business and participate in further training/events, including outside the Berlin location.

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

This job advertisement relates to an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equal Opportunities Act.
Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund has set itself the goal of promoting the careers of women. We therefore welcome applications from women with particular interest.

We welcome applications from people of all .

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person
Mareen Rangnitt will be happy to answer any questions you may have at

Phone:
0160 97570088

Email:
mareen.rangnitt@drv-bund.de