(Senior) Linux DevOps Engineer - focus Architecture and Kubernetes

Location: Düsseldorf, Remote
Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 35 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 tasks

  • Oversee and maintain Linux environments across global data centers, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
  • Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters to support scalable and resilient services.
  • Drive automation efforts using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, leveraging Ansible and similar tools.
  • Utilize tools like Sensu, OpsGenie, and Grafana Loki to monitor system health, performance, and logs.
  • Apply security best practices (e.g., firewallD, SELinux, OpenSCAP) and contribute to identity management using FreeIPA.
  • Operate and maintain Utimaco's cybersecurity platform, ensuring seamless service delivery within the data center environment.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience, with proven expertise as a Linux DevOps Engineer in Enterprise Linux environments.
  • Advanced Linux administration skills and familiarity with global data center environments, security concepts, and fail-over strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools, especially Ansible, and a strong grasp of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
  • Proficiency in monitoring and logging technologies, ideally Sensu, Grafana Loki, and OpsGenie.
  • Solid knowledge of IDM technologies like FreeIPA, along with security hardening practices.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication, teamwork capabilities, and excellent documentation skills.

We offer

  • Hybrid working on site in Neu-Isenburg and Remote
  • 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.

Do you feel addressed?

Then we look forward to receiving a meaningful application stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

How can we help you?

Talk to one of our specialists and find out how Utimaco can support you today.