DevOps Engineer
Linux/UNIX System Administrator
Remote
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Salary
From 2 700€ brutto/month + variable bonus*
- We are required by law to disclose basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised positions. We carefully consider your professional qualifications and experience in our compensation package and/or when offering you other positions. Our goal is to pay our employee's fairly, with regard to the market situation and we are ready to welcome high-quality candidates in our team.
Main Responsibilities
- Installation and configuration of Siemens Grid Control Systems, including hardware, software, and relevant third-party products such as operating systems, Nagios, and related components
- Administration and support of Linux / UNIX and Windows Server environments
- Preparation of test cases and execution of basic system and infrastructure tests
- Detection, analysis, and troubleshooting of issues in solutions used 24/7 within critical infrastructure
- Responsibility for the system infrastructure of complex control center computer systems, including planning, configuration, and testing of:
- Firewalls
- DMZ environments
- IP addressing
- Vulnerability testing
- Network and routing basics
- Applying and maintaining IT security standards for critical infrastructure systems, including:
- Multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Encryption standards and protocols
- System hardening
- Malware protection in air-gapped environments
- Centralized user management
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Security standards and benchmarks such as CIS Benchmark, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443
- Supporting infrastructure topics such as:
- Clustering and redundancy
- Hardening of IT infrastructure
- Authentication concepts
- Clarifying technical concepts and solutions with customers
- Supporting the Sales Department with technical concepts and consulting during tender processes
- Reading, understanding, and analyzing shell scripts and source code where needed
- Supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence in a diverse international environment
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Good command of English (minimum B2 level)
- Advanced knowledge of Linux / UNIX administration
- Good knowledge of Windows Server administration
- Basic knowledge of network technologies, especially routing and switching
- Ability to read and understand shell scripts
- Basic scripting / programming knowledge (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, ksh) is an advantage
- Basic understanding of source code (e.g. C, C++, Perl) is beneficial
- Familiarity with Git
- Basic knowledge of IT security, including hardening, patch management, authentication concepts, and encryption
- Knowledge of hardware and enterprise server technologies, such as:
- BIOS configuration
- RAID arrays
- Clustering
- Redundancy concepts
- Basic understanding of Oracle Database
- Experience with virtualization technologies is an advantage – KVM, RHEL OpenShift, VMWARE
- Good to have: knowledge of Ansible for automation of system administration tasks
- Optional: knowledge of Solaris
- Experience with Jira / Confluence
Language Skills
- English – Intermediate level (B2)
- German – is an advantage, or willingness to learn
Education & Experience
- Relevant IT education background (University degree in Information Technology or comparable practical experience)
- Experience in system administration within Linux / UNIX environments
- Experience with Windows Server administration is desirable
- Experience in infrastructure-related projects or support for critical systems is an advantage
Personal Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and solve problems on your own
- Communicative and customer-oriented personality
- Team player with a proactive and hands-on attitude
- Business process-oriented mindset
- Self-structured, reliable, and independent working style
- Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously grow
- Interest in developing within Siemens Grid Control Software and critical infrastructure systems
- General willingness to travel
- Travelling to Vienna HQ once per week is mandatory
What We Offer
- Multi-cultural and international team environment
- Diversified and technically interesting working field
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a fast-growing business unit
- Support for individual education, training, and certifications
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure solutions with modern security and system administration technologies
Our benefits:
- Home office, telework
- Flexible working hours (9:00 – 15:00), short Fridays
- Bridge days – 5 days/year
- Sick days – 3 days/year
- Additional paid leave
- Cafeteria system - BenefitPlus = 300 points / € per year
- Contribution to 3rd pillar pension up to 3% of gross salary (after the employment trial period)
- Sick leave compensation and Sick Leave to Care for a Family Member compensation (up to 100% of salary, 20 days/year)
- Childbirth bonus of 300€
- Contribution for attending a preschool facility (200€)
- Contribution for representative sports activities
- MultiSport
- 2 SIM cards with discounted employee flat rate also for family members
- Employee referral bonus up to 2 000€
- Opportunity to invest in the purchase of Siemens shares
- Discounts for employees (electronics, language courses, vacation stays...)
- Discounted employee´s loans
- Wellbeing program, Health Day, team-building program
- Education in various fields of your choice
- Work anniversary present and life anniversary contribution
- Valuable gift on the occasion of retirement
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