System Engineer Linux & Kubernetes 80 – 100%

• Ensuring the operation of the Red Hat based server landscape, further development of this server landscape, as well as strengthening the Linux team in the area of operations.
• Leading small projects and independent collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Applying knowledge in the areas of classic VM-based on-prem and cloud solutions, as well as modern containerization, and evaluating the optimal platform in each case.
• Supporting the automation of operations using Ansible, as well as developing new concepts in system design and architecture.
• Maintaining and continuously optimizing IT security with the expertise and assistance of our highly competent cybersecurity team.
• Participation in the interdisciplinary project environment of the university.

• Degree in computer science and/or successfully completed further education (HF/FH) in computer science.
• Ideally 5 years of professional experience as a Linux and Kubernetes system engineer, preferably in an enterprise environment.
• Solid knowledge in OpenShift, ArgoCD, RHEL, Gitlab, Ansible, Ansible Automation, Satellite and Podman, as well as additional experience with Grafana/Prometheus and Keycloak.
• Experience in operating various web server stacks such as Apache and Nginx. Also good database knowledge with MariaDB/MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in server virtualization with VMware, as well as in cloud platforms is desirable.
• High motivation to automate repetitive tasks and processes.
• Working style with a pronounced sense of IT security across all IT topics.
• Additional certifications (Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280), RHCSA or RHCE) are desired.
• Integrity, openness and authenticity, as well as a high degree of independence and initiative.

• A helpful and competent team that values mutual support and challenge to implement new ideas and concepts.
• An attractive position with scope for design in an exciting and varied role in the dynamic environment of a university of applied sciences.
• On-call duty does not apply in this function.
• Flexible working hours, attractive training opportunities and good social benefits.
• Central workplace in the city of Lucerne near the train station.
• Possibility of partial work from home office.

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