IT - Responsible (Part-time: 50%) / Responsable informatique (temps partiel : 50 %)

• 01 September 2026
• 50%
• Indefinite duration
• German (Fluent)
• Chemin de Champ-Claude 6, 1214 Vernier
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The German School of Geneva (DSG) offers a complete educational path, from kindergarten to the German International Abitur (Deutsches Internationales Abitur). It also offers German courses for children and adolescents and is an official examination center for the Goethe-Institut.

In order to strengthen our team, we are looking for an IT Manager (M/F/X) part-time (50%), starting from the 2026/2027 school year.

Job Description

By creating this position, DSG aims to long-term internalize operational IT operations, digitalization, as well as the development of its system environment. An external IT provider will continue to intervene for certain clearly defined specialized tasks and as support if needed.

As the reference person for all IT questions, you guarantee a safe, economical, and future-oriented operation of the digital infrastructure.

Your missions

Operation and evolution of the IT infrastructure

You ensure the reliable operation of the IT infrastructure and continuously develop it. This includes in particular:

• Administration and evolution of the network infrastructure and firewalls as well as implementation of security directives
• Guarantee of the data backup and restoration strategy (local and cloud backups)
• Administration of Microsoft 365, user accounts, licenses, and access rights
• Management of Apple/iPad devices and other terminals as well as device security
• Management and updating of documentation relating to the entire IT environment

Support and service

You assist employees and teachers with their technical questions and ensure an efficient IT service. This includes:

• First and second level support
• Installation and provision of hardware and software
• Management of workstations, printers, and mobile devices
• Integration of new employees

Digitalization and project management

You lead the school's digitalization projects and continuously develop the digital infrastructure in collaboration with the school management and the administrative management. The main missions include in particular:

• Support and development of internal software tools at the school
• Integration and optimization of digital school processes
• Evaluation and introduction of new software solutions
• Planning, steering, and documentation of IT projects
• Development of decision-making bases for the administrative management and the steering committee

Management of external providers

You coordinate the collaboration with external IT partners and ensure efficient use of the agreed services. This includes in particular:

• Prioritization and escalation of support requests
• Management of the agreed hour contingent
• Management of suppliers (hardware, software, and licenses)

Your profile

You are an autonomous, committed, and versatile generalist IT professional, endowed with a solid technical culture and enjoying responsibilities.

Technical skills

You possess strong knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Microsoft 365 administration
• Network administration
• Firewall management
• IT security and IT infrastructures of medium-sized companies
• Backup & Recovery strategies
• Endpoint Management
• Management of Apple and iPad environments
• Documentation of IT infrastructures

Experience with the following solutions is an asset:

• Classe365 / WebUntis
• Sophos
• 3CX or any other comparable VoIP telephony system

Professional experience

You have several years of experience in a similar function, as a generalist IT professional or systems administrator.

You work in an autonomous, structured, and solution-oriented manner, while keeping your cool in demanding situations.

Personal skills

You stand out by:

• A strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent service orientation
• Very good communication skills with various interlocutors
• An analytical mind and a global vision
• A rigorous and organized working method
• An interest in documentation and knowledge management
• A pronounced taste for digitalization and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in German allowing for negotiations is desired; oral and written proficiency in French or English constitutes an asset.

We offer you

• A key position offering great autonomy and varied responsibilities
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the digital development of the school
• Short decision-making circuits and close collaboration with the Pedagogical Management and the Administrative Management
• A stimulating work environment within an international educational institution
• Flexible organization of work within the framework of a 50% activity rate
• Support from external IT specialists for specific areas

Employment conditions

• Activity rate: 50%
• Place of work: École Allemande de Genève
• Start date: to be agreed
• Remuneration according to the institution's internal salary scale, within the framework of the existing IT budget

Application procedure

L'École Allemande de Genève encourages applications from all qualified persons, regardless of their gender, age, origin, religion, or...