About the Role
As an innovation driver in the energy sector, 50Hertz advances the integration of renewable energies. The extensive expansion of the grid cannot be achieved without providing IT infrastructure and networks. As part of an international IT infrastructure team, you will make a significant contribution. In the role of Systems Engineer, you will independently drive knowledge transfer in the field of automation technologies.
Tasks
•Further develop and standardize the GitOps-based infrastructure approach, and define and implement overarching automation standards, architectural principles, and a uniform operating model.
•Develop, operate, and continuously optimize central automation platforms and frameworks based on GitLab, Ansible, Automation Platform (AAP), Python, and Terraform in terms of security, scalability, stability, availability, and user-friendliness.
•Advise, coach, and provide operational support to infrastructure domains when introducing automated operating processes and developing playbooks, roles, modules, and automation solutions.
•Integrate automation processes into existing IT service management and operating processes.
•Evaluate new technologies, methods, and industry trends in infrastructure automation and platform engineering.
•Further develop the automation strategy for virtualization, storage, operating systems, Active Directory, Citrix, and other infrastructure platforms.
•Support the analysis and resolution of complex incidents within the automation platforms as part of 3rd-level support.
Requirements
•Completed degree or vocational training in computer science or a comparable field, and several years of professional experience in a comparable position, for example as a Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator.
•Several years of experience automating complex enterprise infrastructures and building and operating central automation platforms.
•In-depth knowledge of modern Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps, and DevOps concepts, as well as practical experience with GitLab, Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python, and Terraform.
•Good knowledge of several infrastructure domains such as VMware, Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Citrix, or NetApp.
•Experience with API-based integrations and modern infrastructure frameworks.
•Experience developing, standardizing, and documenting technical platforms and processes while taking security, compliance, and governance requirements into account.
•Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
•Language skills: Very good German (B2/C1) and good English (B1).
Nice to Have
•Relevant certifications, such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) in DevOps, can be an advantage.
Benefits
•The opportunity to actively advance the energy transition.
•Employee restaurant serving three freshly prepared menus every day.
•Occupational pension provision.
•An exceptionally collegial environment.
•Fair compensation and extensive benefits.
•Various working time models with a long-term time account.
•Support for personal development.
•30 days of vacation.
•Employee events, such as team development days and company celebrations.
•Professional advice on mental health, care, legal matters, finances, and more.
•Bicycle leasing, including private use of the company bicycle.
•Working hours: 37 hours per week (full-time).
•Flexible working hours with a long-term time account to support work-life balance.
•No limit to the number of flex days.
•No core working hours.
•Working remotely, partly from home, is possible.
