IT & AI Infrastructure Team Lead (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Leipzig, Ilmenau, Erfurt

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!

Long-term / Full-time / Hybrid Germany (Erfurt, Leipzig or Ilmenau)

At Cuculus, we are transforming. We are becoming a product-centric, AI-enabled company built around our cloud-native platform ZONOS.

To support this shift, our internal IT must evolve just as decisively.
IT at Cuculus is not a support function. It is the structural foundation for Product, Project, and Security.

As IT & AI Infrastructure Team Lead, you take ownership of this foundation - and redesign it for scale, automation, and AI. If you enjoy turning structural complexity into resilient architecture, we should talk.

Your Role at a Glance

IT Ownership: You take full responsibility for internal IT - from workplace infrastructure and identity management to cloud governance, vendor management, security and business continuity. You create clarity, ownership and cost transparency.
Infrastructure Modernisation: You eliminate fragility. Reproducible environments, automation-first architecture and structured cloud governance become the standard - not the exception.
AI in Operations: You implement AI where it creates real impact: support workflows, log analysis, and documentation automation. You establish clear governance that separates experimentation from auditable, ISO-compliant AI systems.
Security & Resilience: Within our ISO 27001-certified environment, you strengthen identity governance, endpoint management, and disaster recovery. Single points of failure - technical or human - are systematically removed.
Measurability: You define KPIs and SLAs that make IT performance transparent, predictable, and aligned with business objectives.
Scaling the Function: After stabilisation, you structure IT for the next growth phase - lean, clearly separated responsibilities, and automation-driven.

Your profile

Experience & Background

Proven experience in modernising or rebuilding internal IT environments
End-to-end ownership of IT transformation (infrastructure, governance, automation, security)
Hands-on AI implementation in production environments
Deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure and automation-first architecture
Strong understanding of ISO 27001-aligned environments

Your Way of Working

Ownership: You take responsibility and move topics from analysis to execution.
Systems Thinking: You design structures, not quick fixes.
Automation Mindset: You prefer structural solutions over adding headcount.
Technical Depth: You are comfortable between hands-on architecture and executive discussion.

Why us?

We at Cuculus believe that work should be meaningful, fun, and enable growth. When you join us, you can expect an environment that trusts you, values collaboration, and gives you the freedom to take ownership.

Hybrid Work: 2-3 days/week in Erfurt, Leipzig or Ilmenau.
Flexibility: Flexible working hours & workation option (up to 4 weeks/year).
Mobility: 50% subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket & bike leasing.
Security: Company pension scheme & capital-forming benefits.
Culture: Short decision paths, open feedback culture, and real ownership.
Onboarding: So you can arrive well, you'll get an onboarding overview and a buddy if wanted.
Impact: Work with purpose - software that shapes the energy market of tomorrow.

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About us

Cuculus is the key to providing utilities to all, while protecting the world’s precious resources. Jointly with our international partner network, we provide cutting-edge software and technology solutions to address utility challenges now and in the future. Cuculus will never tire of creating innovative technology and services that enable utilities and organisations to successfully transition to a new era of providing and managing electricity, water, and gas. The work we do is important for individuals, cities, and entire nations. Our work is serious, but we have fun with it, too.

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