Teamlead IT – Datacenter & Infrastructure (m/w/d)

We want you for...:
Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a supply of lithium in Europe.    Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality.  

We are looking for you to join our growing team in Karlsruhe as a full-time (40 hours per week) as Teamlead IT -Datacenter & Infrastructure (m/f/d).

Your mission:
• You take overall responsibility for steering, operating and continuously developing the global IT infrastructure, including data centers and networks (LAN, WAN, connectivity).
• You develop and implement the IT infrastructure, datacenter and network strategy, including target architectures and long-term roadmaps.
• You plan, manage and execute IT infrastructure and data center projects from concept phase through to operational handover.
• You ensure a highly available, secure and high‑performance IT infrastructure in alignment with Service Management and external service providers.
• You oversee backup, disaster recovery and business continuity concepts and ensure their effective implementation.
• You drive knowledge transfer, change management and user adoption for new systems, services and processes.
• You participate in audits and risk assessments and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in close collaboration with IT Security.

Your profile:
• You hold a degree in business informatics or a comparable qualification and bring experience in IT infrastructure management as well as data center and network operations.
• You have proven experience in leading teams and managing external service providers, complemented by a strong understanding of IT service, project and management processes.
• You maintain a strong interest in new and emerging technologies, including networking, firewalls and service management tools.
• You work in a highly analytical, structured and solution‑oriented manner.
• You demonstrate clear decision-making ability, assertiveness and a strong sense of responsibility.
• You are exceptionally well organized, resilient, and able to perform effectively in complex, dynamic environments.
• You communicate confidently with excellent presentation skills and are fluent in both German and English, written and spoken.

We offer:
• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working. 
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week). 
• Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days.” Includes a visit to the power plant and a tour of our laboratory. 
• Company pension scheme. 
• Corporate benefits platform with many attractive discounts offers.

We are looking forward to meeting you!:
Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.  *** Please note that all applications must be submitted using the application form—we do not accept applications by email. ***