Xetra/Eurex Infrastructure Operations is responsible for the architecture and operations of the critical, globally distributed IT infrastructure that runs Deutsche Börse's Trading (Xetra, Eurex), Clearing, and Risk systems - both on-premises and in cloud environments.
As Head of Section, you will lead multiple specialized teams across Eschborn, while closely collaborating with a related team in Chicago, USA.
You will operate in a highly regulated environment with stringent information security and resilience requirements.
Your section owns the end-to-end architecture and operations across the following domains:
Server Infrastructure - Enterprise server landscape, based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and VMware
Storage and Fibre Channel Infrastructure - Enterprise storage platforms (Hitachi, NetApp) and FC SAN infrastructure
Container Platforms - Red Hat OpenShift container platforms on-premises and in cloud environments
Your responsibilities
Ensure the highest availability, stability, and security of all mission-critical infrastructure services for Trading, Clearing, and Risk platforms - across global data center locations and cloud environments.
Lead, develop, and inspire geographically distributed infrastructure teams across Eschborn; ensure close alignment and collaboration with the related team in Chicago.
Act as a trusted point of contact for your team members; drive their professional development, provide guidance and mentoring, and foster an environment of continuous growth.
Drive architecture decisions and operational excellence across all infrastructure domains.
Serve as key liaison to Application Owners, IT Product Management, 2nd Line functions, Information Security, and Central IT.
Drive the strategic infrastructure roadmap including automation, modernization, and cloud adoption while maintaining operational stability.
Ensure full compliance with regulatory and information security requirements (DORA, KRITIS, ISO 27001, BAIT) and maintain audit readiness.
Plan and manage annual IT infrastructure hardware, software/licensing, and consulting budgets.
Lead infrastructure change projects including hardware refreshes, software replacements, and technology evaluations.
Your profile
University degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT infrastructure operations with a proven track record of leading multiple, geographically distributed teams in highly regulated, mission-critical environments - ideally in financial markets or critical infrastructure.
Deep technical expertise across Red Hat Enterprise Linux, enterprise storage including Fibre Channel SAN, and OpenShift/Kubernetes in on-premises and cloud environments (GCP, Azure).
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and information security standards (DORA, KRITIS, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL).
Outstanding interpersonal skills - strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities; proven capacity to motivate diverse, international teams and collaborate across organizational and cultural boundaries.
Composure and decisiveness under pressure; strategic mindset paired with hands-on accountability.
Fluent in German and English.
Nice to have
Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, RHCE, Cisco, CKA, or OpenShift are a plus.