Senior Cloud Native Engineer - OpenStack & Networking

Noris Network Ag

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In this role, you take technical responsibility for the OpenStack platform, advance networking technologies, analyze complex network flows, and automate recurring tasks using Ansible, Python, or Terraform.

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Your role in the team

  • You assume technical responsibility for core components of our production OpenStack platform and continuously develop their architecture.
  • Your focus is on OpenStack Networking, particularly on Neutron as well as the integration of virtual networks into our data center and backbone infrastructure.
  • You analyze complex package flows through compute nodes, virtual switches, overlay networks, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • You will further develop the network architecture for IPv4 and IPv6, dealing with routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS, security groups, and floating IPs.
  • You independently plan and oversee upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle measures of the OpenStack platform.
  • You automate recurring tasks and platform changes with Ansible, Python, Terraform or OpenTofu, and Git.
  • You continuously develop monitoring, alerting, capacity management, and technical operational standards.
  • You analyze performance, stability, and scaling issues across multiple technical levels.
  • You handle complex incidents and problems in 2nd and 3rd level support and derive sustainable technical improvements from them.
  • You work closely with our network, storage, Kubernetes, and automation teams.
  • You document architecture decisions, operational procedures, and automations in a traceable and auditable manner.
  • You support less experienced colleagues and actively share your knowledge within the team.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • A completed IT apprenticeship, a technical degree, or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience complete your profile.

Qualifications

  • You have good knowledge in the area of OpenStack Networking, particularly in Neutron, OVN, or Open vSwitch.
  • Excellent Linux skills and a solid understanding of virtualization are part of your profile.
  • You are proficient in network fundamentals such as routing, switching, VLAN, overlay networks, MTU, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalling.
  • You are experienced in automation with Ansible; ideally, you also have knowledge of Python, Terraform, or OpenTofu.
  • Git and a traceable, version-controlled workflow are second nature to you.
  • Taking technical responsibility and convincingly representing architectural decisions brings you joy.
  • You have good German and English skills.

Experience

  • You have several years of professional experience in engineering and operating complex Linux, network, or cloud infrastructures.
  • Extensive practical experience with OpenStack in production environments distinguishes you.
  • You have experience in systematic fault analysis across multiple technical levels.
  • You have experience with monitoring, performance analysis, as well as upgrade and lifecycle processes.

What we offer

  • Permanent contract and flexible working hours.
  • Rest time compensation on your timesheet.
  • Work at various locations possible (e.g., Nuremberg, Aschheim, Berlin) or also 100% remote.
  • High-quality equipment: Laptop and company mobile phone also for private use.
  • Individual development and advancement through in-house training and external courses.
  • Childcare allowance (per month/per child) and corporate benefits.
  • Attractive company events (including travel expense reimbursement), a collegial and appreciative work environment, and a 'Du' culture from day one.
  • Generous subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
  • Health management (e.g., free in-house massages), JobRad leasing, and company pension scheme with subsidy.
  • Welcome Day, direct contact person (m/f/d), and structured onboarding phase.
  • Free beverages (including soft drinks) and fresh fruit at the locations.

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Job locations

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  • Location Aschheim
    85609 Bayern, Germany
  • Location Nuremberg
    Bayern, Germany
  • Location Berlin
    Germany

About your employer

Die noris network AG bietet Unternehmen Lösungen in den Bereichen IT-Outsourcing, Cloud Services, Network & Security und Datacenter. Technologische Basis dieser Services ist eine leistungsfähige IT-Infrastruktur mit einem eigenen Hochleistungs-Backbone und mehreren Hochsicherheitsrechenzentren.

Company size
50-249 Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication

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Senior Cloud Native Engineer - OpenStack & Networking

Noris Network Ag