SCADA/Network Systems Administrator (Process Control/Network Control)

Quick Facts

Role: IT System Administrator for Process Control/Network Control (SCADA/Network) in a 24/7 critical infrastructure environment.

Focus: Operating, monitoring, and improving highly available SCADA data connections, including change/release management and second-level incident handling.

Description

You will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of highly available SCADA data connections to European transmission and distribution system operators, ensuring cross-border grid stability around the clock. You will design and implement new process interfaces with internal and external partners, run end-to-end change and release management, analyze data streams with monitoring tools, and maintain technical documentation. You also participate in rotating on-call duty to guarantee availability and compliance with relevant security standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor highly available SCADA data connections for European grid operators to secure cross-border grid stability 24/7.
• Plan and implement new process interfaces together with internal and external partners; manage change and release processes end to end.
• Analyze data streams using professional monitoring tools, ensure service quality, and continuously develop the system landscape.
• Resolve second-level incidents and maintain technical system documentation.
• Participate in rotating on-call duty to ensure continuous availability of critical infrastructure and adherence to security standards.

Requirements

• Completed degree in (Business) Informatics, Information Technology, or comparable; alternatively, IT apprenticeship with relevant professional experience in an adjacent role or in IT system administration.
• Solid experience in process control engineering, including IEC 60870-5-101/104 and TASE.2/ICCP.
• Good knowledge of IP networks and transmission technology; experience with tools such as Fink, Wireshark, or FNT-Command is an advantage.
• Strong security awareness and understanding of critical infrastructure requirements; affinity for high-availability systems and 24/7 operation.
• Analytical thinking, independent and process-oriented work style, and assertiveness in technical coordination.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written) for collaboration with international partners.
• Background and security screening required.

Benefits

• Collective bargaining compensation; 38-hour work week
• Christmas and vacation pay; performance-based participation
• Flexible working models with mobile work
• Health offers and company fitness
• Structured onboarding and training opportunities
• Sustainable mobility options
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities; special consideration for applicants with disabilities (equal suitability)
• Application requires notice period and salary expectations