IT Operations Engineer (f/m/d)

Ionos En; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cloud services provider is seeking an experienced IT Operations Engineer to manage and improve distributed systems in Munich. The role involves administering high-availability infrastructure, automating tasks, and collaborating within a diverse tech stack. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience with Linux systems, particularly Debian, and familiarity with Kubernetes and Ansible. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of German is beneficial. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Employee events

Subsidized canteen

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years of experience with Linux systems, preferably Debian.
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining web servers (nginx, Apache).
• Hands-on experience with MySQL administration and HA setups.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in English (B2 level) and knowledge of German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Administer Debian Linux server systems for high availability.
• Automate administrative tasks using Ansible and Kubernetes.
• Monitor servers to ensure stability and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain service quality.
• Support key customers and participate in on-call schedules.

Kenntnisse

Debian Linux

Kubernetes

Ansible

MySQL administration

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Web server configuration (nginx, Apache)

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

OpenVPN

pfSense

Jobbeschreibung

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

We are looking for an experienced IT Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to help us operate and improve our distributed systems and automation pipelines. You will manage high‑availability infrastructure, implement new solutions, and collaborate with colleagues in Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest. This position offers the opportunity to develop deeper expertise in Linux, automation, and high‑availability environments.

Our OPS team is distributed across three main locations – Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest – and collaborates closely with other teams across the IONOS Group. We manage a diverse and modern tech stack, including Kubernetes, Proxmox, Ansible, and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. We value collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.

Our tech stack is diverse and modern – during your work with us, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow with technologies such as Debian Linux, SmartOS, Kubernetes, Proxmox, KVM, VMware, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, MySQL, Percona Cluster, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, HAProxy, ProxySQL, Pacemaker, Heartbeat, Keepalived, PowerDNS, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, OpenVPN, pfSense, and networking components like routing, VLANs, and BGP.

Tasks

• Administer Debian Linux server systems and operate highly available, distributed environments.
• Customize and manage HA solutions, storage systems, and virtualization technologies.
• Monitor servers and services to ensure stability and performance.
• Automate administration tasks and deployments using Ansible, GitLab pipelines, and Kubernetes.
• Support services for key customers and participate in a rotating on‑call schedule.
• Collaborate with teams in Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest to maintain service quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with Linux systems (Debian preferred).
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining web servers (nginx, Apache).
• Hands‑on experience with MySQL administration and HA setups.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar).
• Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher; B1 acceptable). German is advantageous.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with attention to reliability and scalability.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience configuring and maintaining firewall and VPN solutions (OpenVPN, pfSense).
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.
• Experience implementing backup solutions.
• Networking knowledge (routing, VLANs, BGP).
• Flexible working hours through trust‑based working hours.
• At some locations, a subsidised canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalisation partner for small and medium‑sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productive portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one‑stop shop' for all digitalisation needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do‑it‑yourself solutions, from e‑commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.