System Engineer (m/f/d)

Medline Industries, LP; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Certifications

Digital projects

IT community

Competitive pay

Wellbeing & PTO

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a System Engineer to maintain and enhance our EU cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms from Utrecht, Netherlands, with hybrid work options. The role focuses on Azure AKS, Terraform IaC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable services across Europe.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, application, security and project teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in cloud environments, containers,

Qualifications

• Deep container-based infra on AKS or on‑prem Kubernetes.
• 5+ years in system engineering, infra administration, cloud engineering or DevOps.
• Terraform + IaC practices and automation
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, GitLab or Bitbucket
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and cloud infra, including CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong Linux/Windows server management and Kubernetes deployments
• Security awareness and incident response capabilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve EU Azure cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and project teams.
• Resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis for cloud issues.
• Support secure, scalable, repeatable infrastructure environments.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines, Helm charts, and GitOps practices.
• Create and maintain platform documentation and standards
• Support lifecycle activities: upgrades, patching, monitoring, automation.

Skills

Azure AKS

Terraform / IaC

CI/CD pipelines

Windows & Linux servers

Kubernetes / Helm

GitOps

PowerShell / Python scripting

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Job description

System Engineer (m/f/d)

For our location in Kleve or Utrecht we are looking for a

to join our team as soon as possible.

Department: IT

Location: Germany (Kleve) or Netherlands (Utrecht)

Together, we make healthcare run better.

At Medline, we are committed to improving healthcare by providing high-quality products, services, and technology solutions that support healthcare professionals across Europe.

To strengthen our Infrastructure Operations team, we are looking for a Cloud Engineer who is passionate about operating, supporting, and continuously improving modern cloud platforms and services.

The opportunity

As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Medline's cloud infrastructure and container platforms, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services for business-critical applications across Europe.

You will work closely with infrastructure, application, security, and project teams to implement solutions, support operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

How can you help us?

• Continuously maintain and improve our EU Azure cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high availability.
• Participate in architecture and design sessions related to cloud, infrastructure, Kubernetes, and DevOps platforms.
• Proactively resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis for critical issues related to Medline cloud infrastructure and the EU container platform.
• Work closely with Medline infrastructure and application teams to implement and manage secure, scalable, repeatable, and reliable infrastructure environments.
• Support and continuously improve Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), container platforms, ingress, networking, storage, and related platform services.
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and support infrastructure automation and standardization.
• Support and optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, Helm charts, and GitOps practices.
• Support application teams with Kubernetes deployments, cloud infrastructure requirements, and platform-related troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams across the IS organization to implement cloud and hybrid solutions that support business objectives.
• Support platform lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching, monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain technical standards, operational procedures, and platform documentation.

Are you our match?

Required Qualifications

• In-depth expertise of container-based infrastructure running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or on-premises Kubernetes platforms.
• 5+ years of technical experience in system engineering, infrastructure administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, and/or support of business-critical systems.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Working knowledge of version management and source control tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and cloud-based infrastructure.
• A solid background in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of building and supporting mission-critical infrastructure for business-critical applications.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and drive issues to root cause.
• Skilled in managing Windows and Linux Server environments.
• Hands‑on knowledge with Kubernetes, Helm, container registries, ingress controllers, networking, storage, and application deployment concepts.
• Remarkable experience with monitoring, log collection, analysis, and infrastructure performance optimization tools and practices.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, DNS, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Solid experience with Rancher.
• Knowledge of software development practices and methodologies such as Agile, DevOps, and GitOps.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD and artifact management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, and Artifactory.
• Extensive experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python is a plus.
• Ability to see the “big picture” and align technical solutions with the organization’s direction and standards.
• Strong service‑oriented mindset and ability to work effectively with application, infrastructure, security, and project teams.
• Motivated with a strong desire to deliver exceptional results in a fast‑growing and international organization.
• Professional proficiency in English, with German or additional language skills considered a plus
• Strong security awareness and experience handling security vulnerabilities

We have everything covered:

• Modern IT Environment: Work with up‑to‑date tools, technologies, and high‑performance hardware to build reliable and innovative solutions.
• Hybrid Work Options: Benefit from a flexible setup that combines remote work with on‑site collaboration.
• Learning & Certifications: Access to training platforms, professional certifications, conferences, and continuous learning opportunities within the IT field.
• Meaningful Digital Projects: Contribute to impactful technology initiatives that directly support and improve healthcare operations across Europe.
• Strong IT Community: Collaborate within an international team that values knowledge‑sharing, mentoring, and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Market‑aligned salary, performance‑based bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Wellbeing & Work‑Life Balance: Wellness resources, employee assistance support, and a generous paid‑time‑off offering.

Why Medline

Medline is one of the largest providers of medical‑surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain, and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in the United States, Medline employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

In EMEA, we partner with healthcare providers to deliver clinically focused products and services built on four foundations: tradition, proximity to clients, reliability, and sustainability.

By combining global scale with local insight, and building on its foundation of tradition, proximity to clients, reliability, and sustainability, Medline helps healthcare run better — enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most: caring for patients.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.eu.

Ready to build, optimize and secure systems that keep our business running?