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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services - **Company:** Döhler GmbH - **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, System Availability, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1adbddb58c240fd4 ## About the Role * Several years of experience in a leadership role in IT infrastructure / platform operations (data center, virtualization, storage/compute), ideally including cloud operations. * Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud operating models, with a solid understanding of governance and FinOps. * Proven track record in backup/restore, disaster recovery and high availability, as well as infrastructure lifecycle management. * Hands-on experience with ITSM processes (incident/problem/change), ideally aligned with ITIL, and with monitoring and automation practices. * Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Fluent in German and English; degree in (business) informatics or a comparable qualification. ## Description * You are accountable for the stable, secure and scalable operation of our hybrid infrastructure (data centers, Microsoft Azure and core infrastructure services). * You manage compute, storage and virtualization platforms, including capacity planning as well as lifecycle and standardization initiatives. * You ensure effective backup, disaster recovery and high-availability capabilities, including regular testing and continuous improvement. * You establish and continuously enhance an efficient operations model covering monitoring as well as incident, problem and change management. * You plan and coordinate patching and maintenance activities and reduce operational and security risks in close collaboration with IT Security and IT Architecture. * You drive automation and self-service capabilities to improve quality, speed and transparency. * You lead and develop your team as well as external partners, and manage budget, priorities and stakeholder alignment., * Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues * Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition * Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities * Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies * Anniversary and special payments * Employee referral bonuses * Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.) * Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training * Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs * Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks * Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices * Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad * Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance * Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in DarmstadtAttractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking) Equal opportunities for all ## Related Videos - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany)