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Head of Department Applications, Cloud Services and AI

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Location
    Vienna
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, System, DevOps
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 77.715 € gross/year

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead the development and operation of modern cloud, workplace, and application services, drive digital transformation, and manage IT projects to optimize service quality and information security.

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Your role in the team

  • You lead the Department of Applications, Cloud Services, and AI, and, together with your team, are responsible for the provision and strategic further development of modern digital workplace, cloud, and application services at GeoSphere Austria.
  • You are creating a secure, high-performance, user-oriented digital working environment for more than 500 employees and providing the technological foundation for research, operational services, and administration.
  • In doing so, you continuously develop core platforms and services – from identity and access management to Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud solutions, as well as digital workplaces, database services, and AI applications – and establish modern, scalable operational and service models.
  • Together with your team, you actively drive the digital transformation of GeoSphere Austria and make a significant contribution to the future viability of a national scientific and operational infrastructure.
  • You lead the Department of Applications, Cloud Services, and AI with budget, personnel, and resource responsibility.
  • You are developing the department strategically and establishing a service-oriented operating model for digital workplace, cloud, and application services.
  • You are responsible for service quality, governance, compliance, and information security within your area of responsibility.
  • They manage license and software asset management as well as external technology partners and service providers.
  • You are responsible for the provision and further development of central Workplace, Cloud, Identity, and Access Management services as well as modern collaboration and communication platforms.
  • They manage the operation of Microsoft 365, Azure, and other cloud services, including endpoint management, digital workplaces, service desk, and standard applications.
  • They continuously develop the cloud and application landscape and promote standardization, automation, and self-service solutions.
  • They ensure the safe, stable, and cost-effective operation of the services they are responsible for.
  • You work closely with the scientific and operational departments as well as the ICT departments and jointly develop innovative digital solutions.
  • You initiate and lead digitization, cloud, and modernization projects.
  • You promote a service-, solution-, and innovation-oriented collaboration and represent the department director within your area of responsibility.

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed secondary education with Matura (AHS, BHS, or equivalent).

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge in Identity & Access Management, cloud technologies, and modern Microsoft platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID).
  • Excellent knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL) as well as license and service management.
  • Excellent German and English skills.
  • Knowledge in Endpoint Management, Endpoint Security, and Digital Workplace Solutions.
  • Understanding data-driven applications, databases, as well as highly available application and cloud platforms.

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience in the areas of Applications, Cloud Services, Digital Workplace, or IT Operations.
  • Experience in operating and developing modern end-user, application, and cloud services.
  • Experience in managing IT projects as well as working with external service providers.
  • Experience with modern security architectures (e.g., Zero Trust, Conditional Access).
  • Experience with automation, ITSM/CMDB systems, or VDI/DaaS solutions.

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What we offer

  • Gross annual salary (full-time basis): from EUR 77,715.40. The compensation depends on the qualification and increases according to legal regulations based on creditable previous employment periods.

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Benefits

Health, Fitness & Fun

Work-Life-Integration

Food & Drink

Higher Take-Home Pay

Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Vienna

    Austria

About Your Employer

GeoSphere Austria

GeoSphere Austria

Klagenfurt, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Wien

The Austrian Meteorological and Geological Service (ZAMG) is responsible for all national meteorological and geophysical services, including: - collecting, processing and storing results of meteorological and geophysical investigations - providing information, advice and consultancy services - dealing with relevant meteorological and geophysical issues relating to environmental protection - informing, advising and warning in case of crises or emergencies, natural disasters or environmental catastrophes - carrying out work on climatological and geological surveys of Austria.

Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding Year
    1851
  • Language
    German, English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Public Service, Unions, Internet, IT, Telecommunication, Science, Research
Logo GeoSphere Austria

Head of Department Applications, Cloud Services and AI

Salary
from 77.715 € gross/yearEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad.from 50.539 € net/year
Location
Vienna
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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