System Engineer (Kubernetes, Linux, Network) | Cologne, hybrid (VA_000132)

Project overview

Industry: Public

For the setup and operation of a cloud infrastructure in the public sector, we are looking for a System Engineer with deep experience in Kubernetes, Linux, and network administration. Hybrid with a location in Cologne, assignments in the data center near Magdeburg, and deployments in Berlin, Hamburg, Koblenz, and Ulm. Start immediately.

Responsibilities

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Security Requirement

A security clearance is necessary for the project. It will be conducted anew for the project. Willingness is sufficient; an existing clearance is not required.

Skills: Kubernetes, Linux, Python / Bash, Network Administration, Scrum, Cisco, Ansible, Prometheus, Cilium, Istio / Service Mesh, PKI, Terraform, ITIL

• Administer Kubernetes clusters and deploy platform components
• Manage Linux systems (network, troubleshooting, PXE boot, systemd)
• Configure and analyze networks (VLANs, routing, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP/OSPF)
• Maintain hardware and OOB interfaces (iLO, storage, HSM, switches, firewalls)
• Manage PKI and certificates
• Automate with Bash/Python and Ansible, monitor with Prometheus/Grafana
• Kubernetes and Linux administration (approx. 5 years each)
• Bash or Python scripting
• Networking Basics and Advanced (Cisco, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF)
• Experience with data center hardware, PKI, Istio/Envoy, Ansible, Prometheus, Cilium
• Scrum and ITIL; GCA operator experience is an advantage
• Willingness to travel to data centers and locations
• German citizenship (security clearance required), residence in Germany
• Several years of professional experience
• Cisco
• Ansible
• Prometheus
• Cilium
• Istio / Service Mesh
• PKI
• Terraform
• ITIL

Project details

Germany

immediately

Experience Level: Mid-Level

Security Clearance: Willingness required

up to €690/day

€690

• Start: 2026-10
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Köln, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German