Senior Expert/ Architect Storage/Backup & Linux

Hi, Welcome to Elektrobit!

Would you like to have a job where you can influence one of the biggest industries? Do you have a vision of what the mobility of the future could look like? Then we have just the right thing for you!

Before we dive right into your concrete position of interest. We would like to introduce ourselves.

We are Elektrobit and we develop visionary embedded and connected software for the automotive industry. Day by day we work on leading-edge technologies for automated driving, new vehicle infrastructures, connected cars, and user experience that shape the future of mobility. As part of the world of top automotive brands we have been doing this with great success for more than 35 years. Our customers include Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, and many more and you can find our technologies in more than 600 million vehicles. We are a wholly-owned independently-operated subsidiary of Continental AG. What unites all of our over 4000 colleagues all around the world is our passion for automotive software and our unique team spirit. Together we work towards our vision of a world in which mobility causes zero fatalities, produces low emissions, and transforms your commute into quality time. Would you like to help make this vision a reality and move the world with us?

Then we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a new Senior Expert/ Architect Storage/Backup & Linux.

What you do:

Senior Expert of IT Platform, Information Technology

Senior Linux & Infrastructure Technical Lead to design, operate, and continuously improve our enterprise IT platforms acting as technical authority, providing leadership, shaping infrastructure architecture, and ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable services.

Technical Leadership & Planning

Act as technical team leader, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical decision-making

Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for infrastructure initiatives

Design and maintain high performance development and production architectures

Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation

Linux Systems & Security

Administer and support enterprise Linux environments (server and desktop)

Design and enforce Linux security standards (SSH, sudo, firewall, system hardening)

Strong understanding on Virtualization & Containerization

Design and operate containerized environments using Docker/Podman

Utilize WSL2 for development and integration workflows

Manage Linux RDP and VNC services

Monitoring & Operations

Implementation and maintenance of monitoring solutions (Checkmk, Icinga, Nagios)

Proactively monitor system health, performance, and availability

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues

Storage & File Services

Architect, deploy, and support enterprise file storage solutions

Expert-level management of PowerScale (or similar), including Vault configurations

Integrate file services with Active Directory

Backup & Data Protection

Design and manage enterprise backup solutions using Networker and Data Domain

Architect Data Domain Vault solutions for long-term retention and compliance

Maintain and improve backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes

Basic exposure to modern backup platforms (Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity)

Automation & Process

Design and implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Foreman, Katello, and Salt

Continuously improve infrastructure reliability through automation and standardization

Apply ITIL concepts to incident, change, and problem management

Use Jira for task tracking and project coordination

Required Skills & Experience

Expert-level Linux administration and troubleshooting

Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, Perl)

Deep understanding of enterprise storage and backup technologies

Strong documentation and communication skills

Experience in leading technical teams and infrastructure projects

Nice to Have

Basic networking and VPN knowledge

Familiarity with Active Directory administration

Support Panzura/Nasuni, Qumulo, and Windows File Servers

Experience with virtualization, containers, and Kubernetes, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters

Look forward to:

• Working on exciting and future-oriented projects, together with best-in-class colleagues.
• Benefiting from our international collaborations and our multicultural and diverse #teamElektrobit, there’s so much we learn from each other.
• Having a job that fits to your life through access to mobile work, flextime without core hours and tailored work time models such as part-time work. Let’s have a chat about what suits you and us best.
• Enjoying an informal working environment throughout the company with no dress code.
• Being part of a team where we believe in each other, care for each other, and can rely on each other. Regular team and sport events strengthen our team spirit even further.
• Continuously learning and building your skill set with first-class development opportunities, e.g. through unlimited access to the e-learning platform Udemy and our extensive know-how.
• Profiting from a generously subsidized company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
• Vacation days according to your experience level;
• Premium insurance to medical services;
• 13th salary and loyalty bonus;

You would like to work on flexible, innovative solutions for car infrastructure software, connectivity & security, automated driving, and user experience? Then we want to hear from you!