About 50Hertz
We are 50Hertz, one of the four transmission system operators (TSOs) in Germany. Together with Belgian transmission system operator Elia (Brussels), we form the internationally active Elia Group. More than 2,500 people at 50Hertz work to ensure that electricity flows reliably, with minimal losses and optimal control over long distances at all times. As a TSO, we play a central role in societal, technical and economic terms in making the energy transition a reality. Our goal: to securely and affordably integrate 100 percent renewable energy into the grid and system by 2032.
Responsibilities
•Further develop and standardize the GitOps-based infrastructure approach, and define and implement cross-functional 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, with regard to 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
•A completed degree or vocational qualification in computer science or a comparable field, and several years of professional experience in a comparable position, for example as a system engineer or system 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 in accordance with security, compliance and governance requirements.
•Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.
•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.
Conditions
•Fixed-term for 24 months.
•The opportunity to drive the energy transition forward yourself.
•Employee restaurant serving three freshly prepared menus every day.
•Occupational pension scheme.
•Exceptionally collegial environment.
•Fair compensation and extensive social benefits.
•Various working time models with a long-term time account.
•Support for personal development.
•30 days of vacation.
•Employee events (e.g. team development days and company celebrations).
•Professional advisory services on (mental) health, care, legal matters, finances and more.
•Bicycle leasing (including private use of the company bicycle).
•Working time: 37 hours per week (full-time).
•Flexible working hours with a long-term time account to support your work-life balance.
•No limit to the number of flex days.
•No core working hours.
•Remote work (partly from home) is possible.
