Senior DevOps Engineer Configuration 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.


• 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.


• 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 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.
  
  
  
  

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

• 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