Database Operations System Administrator (m/f/d)

The ZIB is the central IT service provider for the Lower Saxony judiciary and is responsible for a modern IT infrastructure with approximately 23,500 clients. In addition, our team of 400 colleagues manages numerous digitization projects to support a modern judiciary.

To strengthen our team in Department 3108 – Databases, we are seeking, as soon as possible, a

Database Operations System Administrator (f/m/d)

Your responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of highly reliable and highly available database systems in the areas of Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
• Operating, configuring, monitoring, tuning, and backing up SQL Server and Oracle databases, as well as PostgreSQL in various versions in the future
• Development of scripts for various use cases, such as data migration scenarios
• Active participation in innovative IT infrastructure projects for the judiciary

What Sets You Apart:

• You hold a relevant college degree (e.g., computer science) or possess equivalent practical skills and experience.
• You have worked in the field of system administration and have solid experience and advanced knowledge in the planning and operation of at least one of the technologies listed above.
• Ideally, you have already gained experience operating SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle in large-scale environments and within a distributed infrastructure, and you are familiar with high-availability solutions.
• You have strong knowledge of database design and tuning.
• You also have a solid cross-functional understanding of common IT technologies such as MS Active Directory and Group Policy Management, Windows Server 2019 and later, Linux servers, MS SQL Server, Oracle, as well as SQL scripting and PowerShell scripting.
• You are a team player, take initiative, and are service-oriented.
• You are willing to travel occasionally within Germany for work.
• You have German language skills corresponding to Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as English language skills typical for the IT field.

You must be willing to undergo and pass a security clearance in accordance with Section 7(1) of the Lower Saxony Security Clearance Act (Nds. SÜG).

What we offer:

• A permanent and secure position in the Lower Saxony judiciary with compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the federal states (TV-L) up to pay grade 11, including an annual bonus (Christmas bonus) and an additional company pension plan
• A work location that can be flexibly chosen at a judicial authority in Lower Saxony close to your home
• Flexibility through flex time and remote work, which—after an appropriate training period—allows you to perform up to 90% of your work from home
• Thorough on-the-job training, excellent continuing education opportunities, and career advancement prospects
• Subsequent appointment as a civil servant is possible if personal and budgetary requirements are met
• Health-promoting programs such as corporate fitness and attractive additional benefits, e.g., special offers through Corporate Benefits
• Company-sponsored preventive health care programs, such as corporate fitness

Are you interested?

We look forward to receiving your detailed application by September 25, 2026, citing reference number 5112 ZIB E 72/26, via email to

ZIB-Karriere@justiz.niedersachsen.de
or
Central IT Operations, Lower Saxony Justice System
SG 1001 – Human Resources, Organization, and Public Relations
Mühlenstraße 5
26122 Oldenburg

Under personnel law, this position is assigned to the Higher Regional Court of Celle.

For technical inquiries, please call 05141 5937-1177 (Ms. Middendorf). For questions regarding the hiring process, please call 05141 5937-1221 (Mr. Busse) or 05141 5937-1420 (Ms. Abonyi).

The State of Lower Saxony is increasingly promoting the professional development of women in fields and positions where they are underrepresented. Applications from women are therefore particularly encouraged in accordance with the NGG.

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications and skills as other candidates.