Linux System Administrator (f/m/d) Defense Products

IONOS; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Canteen subsidies

Excellent public transport access

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

IONOS is seeking a Specialist to join the Defense Platform Services team in a distributed, international setup (Berlin/Karlsruhe). You will shield hosting infra from daily threats, and work with SRE/Ops to implement proactive defense.

The role emphasizes automation, on-call rotation, and modern tooling such as Nginx, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK, and ClickHouse to detect and mitigate attacks across Germany and beyond.

Qualifikationen

• 3 to 5 years of platform operating experience at scale.
• Ideal candidate has a security-focused mindset beyond standard system maintenance.
• Expert-level Linux administration and distributed systems experience.
• Experience configuring Nginx as reverse proxy or WAF and strong networking knowledge.
• Automation using Ansible, Puppet and Python to reduce manual tasks.
• Hands-on Docker and Kubernetes deployment experience.
• Experience with BGP, Flowspec and Anycast routing is beneficial.
• Open Source enthusiast with Linux advocacy.

Aufgaben

• Active Defense & DDoS mitigation across scrubbing platforms and large proxy infrastructure.
• Manage 800+ Linux components with an on-call rotation for incident response.
• Leverage ELK and ClickHouse for log analysis and threat detection.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines; evaluate new tech like Docker and Kubernetes.

Kenntnisse

Linux administration

DDoS mitigation

Automation

CI/CD

Docker & Kubernetes

Nginx/WAF

BGP/Anycast routing

Open Source advocate

Ausbildung

Tools

Nginx

Ansible

Puppet

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK Stack

ClickHouse

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.

Join our highly motivated team of experts dedicated to combating cybersecurity threats. As a System Administrator, you will plan and operate our cutting‑edge defense platforms alongside site reliability engineers and network engineers. These platforms are crucial for protecting our hosting products and infrastructure, encompassing classic DDoS mitigation, modern Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Zero Trust strategies, and our Content Delivery Network (CDN). We foster a culture that highly values creative ideas, agile working methods, initiative, and participation.

As an Specialist in our Defense squad, you act as a vital shield against daily DDoS and sophisticated cyber attacks. You are the first line of defense, dedicated to neutralizing threats through technical mastery and proactive mitigation. We are hiring for this role in Karlsruhe and/or Berlin. You will join a distributed, international Defense Platform Services team of approximately 8–9 experts. You will work within specialized squads for Operations, SRE, and NRE to provide comprehensive protection for the group's infrastructure across Germany and beyond.

Tasks

The day‑to‑day operations of the Defense Platform Services team directly correlate to the financial stability of the United Internet Group. When our defenders succeed, the group's digital economy remains fluid; your success is measured by the silence of a neutralized threat.

• Active Defense & DDoS Mitigation: Administer and troubleshoot scrubbing platforms and a complex, large‑scale proxy infrastructure. You will engage in the "cat and mouse game" of fighting attacks in real‑time—identifying, washing, and neutralizing malicious traffic to protect core cloud and fiber services.
• Architectural Density & Operational Excellence: You will manage the lifecycle of 800+ Linux‑based components within a highly available infrastructure. To maintain 24/7 group‑wide protection, this role requires a mandatory on‑call service rotation of one week per month, ensuring immediate response to high‑priority network threats.
• Innovation & Data‑Driven Defense: We leverage modern AI tools for log analysis and pattern detection. You will bring creative ideas to the table, utilizing the ELK Stack and ClickHouse to manage high‑volume telemetry, identify attack signatures, and devise advanced mitigation strategies.
• Lifecycle & Pipeline Management: Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines in an agile DevOps environment. You will evaluate and integrate new technologies—including Docker and Kubernetes—to ensure our defense architecture remains lean, efficient, and ahead of evolving industry threats.

Qualifications

Because this role manages critical national and corporate infrastructure, the barrier to entry involves both technical mastery and a high degree of professional trust. Therefore, we require 3 to 5 years of platform operating experience at scale. We are looking for an administrator with a "security gene"—a specialized, proactive interest in DDoS mitigation and cyber defense that goes beyond standard system maintenance.

• Expert‑level proficiency in managing complex, distributed Linux environments.
• Proven experience configuring Nginx as a reverse proxy or Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Practical knowledge of BGP, Flowspec, and Anycast routing.
• A passion for eliminating repetitive tasks through Ansible, Puppet, and Python.
• Several years of experience in the administration of complex, distributed Linux systems.
• Proven experience in configuring and operating Nginx as a reverse proxy or web application firewall.
• Hands‑on experience with the deployment of BGP, Flowspec, and Anycast routing on Linux systems and network routers.
• Strong passion for automation using tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Python to eliminate repetitive manual tasks.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate DDoS attacks, implement effective countermeasures, and continuously develop our defense platforms.
• Initial experience with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, ClickHouse, or the ELK Stack is beneficial.
• Like us, you are a strong advocate for Open Source, especially Linux.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours through trust‑based working hours.
• Subsidized canteen and various free drinks at select locations.
• Modern office space with excellent public 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 offerings, such as sports and wellness courses.

About IONOS

IONOS is the leading European digitalization 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 & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one‑stop shop' for all digitalization 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.