Senior DevOps Engineer Configuration Management

Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more. With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.,

Your Work Tasks Include The Following

• Kubernetes Management
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in an air-gapped environment.
• Work with k8s/k3s to ensure efficient resource utilization and high availability.
• Implement security best practices for Kubernetes components.
• Development Environment Setup
• Collaborate with C++ developers to create development environments tailored to their needs.
• Set up build pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Set up version control systems and optimize development tools.
• Infrastructure Automation
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of services.
• Ensure consistent configuration across environments.
• Security and Compliance
• Implement security controls specific to airgapped environments.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and apply patches promptly.
• Collaborate with security teams to address compliance requirements.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Set up monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to track system performance.
• Investigate incidents, diagnose issues, and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Linux Administration
• Maintain Linux servers, including performance tuning, backups, and user management.
• Troubleshoot network and system-related problems.
• Scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team in managing and optimizing our air-gapped development and production environments. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of our systems. Your expertise in Kubernetes, C++ development environments, Linux administration, GitLab pipelines, and Helm Charts will be essential for your success in this role.

You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Strong understanding of C/C++ development workflows.
• Experience with Linux administration and scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git and GitLab).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Windows and MacOS administration.
• Knowledge of air-gapped environments and associated challenges.
• Certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or similar.
• Ability to troubleshoot cross-platform issues

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• An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction
• We provide you with support for your future plans with a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific circumstances)
• Early risers and night owls - thanks to a flexible working model you can organise your working day yourself
• We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or other special occasions
• Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken