DevOps Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: DevOps Engineer (m/w/d)

• Team: Unix/Linux systems

• Work model: Full-time (39.80 hours/week), part-time generally possible

• Contract: Permanent

Description

Join the Unix/Linux team to operate and develop a local Kubernetes-based container platform. You will administer Linux server infrastructure (Debian and RHEL) and support infrastructure services such as DNS, reverse proxy, and monitoring while contributing to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code automation. You will also support the implementation of information security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a local container environment based on Kubernetes

• Support creation and implementation of information security requirements

• Plan, install, administer, document, and monitor Linux servers and infrastructure applications (Debian, RHEL)

• Support selected infrastructure services

Requirements

• Relevant completed university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Computer Science or a comparable field, or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience, particularly deep knowledge in the role’s scope

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker

• Solid knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation

• In-depth knowledge of Linux administration and infrastructure applications such as DNS, reverse proxy, and monitoring

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team

• Independent, structured, and reliable working style

• Good German and active English skills

Benefits

• Public-sector benefits: special year-end payment, 30 vacation days, and additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely (mobile work)

• Modern workplace in central Hanover, collaborative and versatile environment

• Training and professional development, health promotion, and public-sector retirement provision

• Employee discounts in student dining facilities and access to university sports offerings

• Support for work-life balance, equal opportunities, and an open, creative working culture