50Hertz Transmission GmbH

DevOps engineer in on-prem infrastructure automation

In short

This senior Systems Engineer / DevOps role at an energy grid operator focuses on building and standardizing GitOps-based automation platforms using GitLab, Ansible, Red Hat AAP, Python, and Terraform across a large enterprise infrastructure. The job covers advising infrastructure domains on automation, integrating automation into IT service management, evaluating new automation technologies, and providing 3rd-level incident support. It demands several years of experience automating complex enterprise infrastructure, deep knowledge of IaC/GitOps/DevOps concepts, familiarity with VMware, Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Citrix or NetApp, and strong German (B2/C1) plus good English (B1) skills. The role is hybrid, based in Berlin, full-time.

About the role
As a driver of innovation in the energy sector, 50Hertz is advancing the integration of renewable energies. Extensive grid expansion cannot be achieved without providing IT infrastructure and networks. As part of an international IT infrastructure team, the Systems Engineer independently drives knowledge transfer in the field of automation technologies.
Tasks
•Further develop and standardize the GitOps-based infrastructure approach, and define and implement cross-cutting automation standards, architectural principles, and a unified 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 in 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, e.g. 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 skills.
•Language skills: Very good German skills (B2/C1) and good English skills (B1).
Nice to have
•Relevant certifications, such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) in DevOps, can be an advantage.
Conditions
•Opportunity to drive the energy transition forward yourself.
•Employee restaurant serving three freshly prepared menus every day.
•Company pension scheme.
•Exceptionally collegial environment.
•Fair remuneration and extensive social benefits.
•Various working-time models with a long-term working-time account.
•Support for personal development.
•30 days of vacation.
•Employee events (e.g. team development days and company celebrations).
•Professional advisory services for (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 working-time account to support your work-life balance.
•There is no limit to the number of flex days.
•No core working hours.
•Mobile working (partly from home) is possible.

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