• Management of a team of currently two employees and representation of the management of the Digital Infrastructure staff unit
• Strategic planning and conceptual measures for the use of ICT in the LAV in coordination with the management of the SDI
• Administration and further development of the LAV's IT infrastructures, including resource planning and the involvement of the Rhineland-Palatinate Digital Magazine.
• Collaboration in the conception, implementation, administration and further development of technical solutions for the long-term storage and availability of electronic data in the Digital Magazine Rhineland-Palatinate
• Support in the conceptualization of transfer processes for non-standardized transfers of digital documents, especially databases, from state administration based on archival standards.

Requirements:

• a completed university degree in computer science or comparable IT-related fields of study, or equivalent skills and experience acquired through professional activities or additional qualifications.
• Extensive experience in network management, including in heterogeneous environments
• Professional experience in IT project management
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
• Good knowledge and practical experience with server systems such as Windows Servers, Linux
• Knowledge and practical experience with database systems (currently especially PostgreSQL)
• very good knowledge of storage architectures (including SAN, NAS)
• good knowledge of backup management and license management
• Knowledge and practical experience with common programming and scripting languages, especially Python and PowerShell
• Ability to think and act conceptually, strategically and practically
• Leadership experience is desirable.
• independent, structured work, good communication skills and teamwork
• cooperative, loyal and honest work ethic
• Willingness to successfully participate in a security clearance according to the LSÜG (State Security Clearance Act).

We offer:

We guarantee excellent conditions for balancing professional and family responsibilities, such as modern working time models and extensive flextime arrangements, as well as the general possibility of teleworking/mobile working, through our commitment to being a "family-friendly employer." Furthermore, you will be integrated into a work environment characterized by collegiality, a willingness to learn, and openness.

A position in salary grade A 13 is available. The position can be filled by a salaried employee with the appropriate qualifications.

Within the framework of the state equality law, we strive to increase the proportion of women and support the compatibility of work and family life through family-friendly conditions and measures.

We expressly welcome applications from all age groups, regardless of gender, disability, ethnic background, religion, worldview or sexual identity.

We look forward to receiving your application with comprehensive documents (cover letter, CV, current performance reviews, work references or certificates of employment). Please send your application by September 9, 2026 at the latest to the Rhineland-Palatinate State Archives Administration, Koblenz State Archives, P.O. Box 20 10 47, 56010 Koblenz, Germany.

Application documents will not be returned; therefore, please send copies only. Application folders are not required. Application documents will only be returned if a sufficiently stamped and addressed return envelope is provided.

Applications can be submitted electronically as a PDF file (maximum size 5 MB) to bewerbungen@lav.rlp.de.

Note: Receipt confirmations will only be sent online.

By submitting your application, you consent to the storage of your personal data for the duration of the application process. You may withdraw this consent at any time. Detailed information on how we handle your personal data during the application process can be found on our website at the following link: https://lav.rlp.de/wir-ueber-uns/ausbildung-und-karriere/aktuelle-stellenangebote (https://lav.rlp.de/wir-ueber-uns/ausbildung-und-karriere/aktuelle-stellenangebote)

For further information, please contact Ms. Löffler on technical matters at Tel.: 0261 9129-109, and Mr. Schütz on civil service and collective bargaining law at Tel.: 0261 9129-118.

Further information about the Rhineland-Palatinate State Archives Administration and the Koblenz State Archives can be found on our website at https://lav.rlp.de (https://lav.rlp.de)

Provided in cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency.