Your tasks
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.
Your profile
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
We offer
- 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.
- We provide all employees with health insurance for overseas travel and private accident insurance.
- Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken.
- Through targeted training you have the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
- Free beverages, fresh fruit, and sweets.