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In this role, you manage the operation, optimization, and development of server, virtualization, and storage infrastructures, automating processes with Terraform and Ansible while also overseeing the network.
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Your role in the team
- Servers and data center: You are responsible for the operation, lifecycle management, and further development of our server infrastructure, including databases—from planning through to troubleshooting.
- Virtualization: You operate and optimize our virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, XEN, Apache CloudStack) and actively contribute to their technical development.
- Storage: Planning, operation, and capacity management of our storage systems (block, file, object), including backup, replication, and recovery concepts.
- Networking: You manage the data center network infrastructure (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, e.g. Cisco ACI) in collaboration with adjacent teams.
- Automation: You consistently automate provisioning and configuration with Terraform and Ansible and drive Infrastructure as Code forward within the team.
- Operations and Security: monitoring, patch, incident, and change management, as well as the implementation of compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, BSI C5).
- Senior role: You are the point of contact for complex incidents and architectural questions, and you share your knowledge with the team.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You have completed a degree in computer science, vocational training in IT, or an equivalent qualification.
Qualifications
- You use Terraform and Ansible proficiently and work confidently with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- You work in a structured, solution-oriented and self-reliant manner, and you’re a true team player.
- Fluent written and spoken German and a good command of English are required.
Experience
- You have at least 5–7 years of professional experience operating data center and server infrastructures, as well as databases.
- You have in-depth knowledge of Linux (e.g., RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows Server, as well as extensive experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere, Apache CloudStack, XEN).
- You have hands-on experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS, NetApp or Ceph), Veeam backup software, and a solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
What we offer
- You can look forward to a varied role with genuine scope to shape the growth of the NetCologne Group’s IT division.
- We are a growth-oriented company with a flat hierarchy and short decision-making processes.
- In an exciting work environment, you’ll be part of a highly motivated team.
- We’re happy to support you in shaping your career goals with tailored development opportunities.
- A permanent, financially secure position with a long-term outlook.
- Regular internal and external training.
- Flexible working hours and a work-from-home policy.
- State-of-the-art office spaces based on the “New Work” concept, as well as chill-out and creative areas.
- Monthly non-cash benefit in the form of a €25 voucher for shopping.
- An attractive contribution to your company pension scheme, including personalized advice from an external provider.
- A Deutschlandticket and JobRad offers for a convenient commute to work.
- Flat hierarchies and open communication.
- A team kitchen and a cafeteria.
- Regular team events.
- 30 days of annual leave (you can choose between 25 and 35 days of annual leave) + 4 cultural holidays.
- Fresh fruit every week, as well as as much coffee, tea, and water as you like.
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Health, fitness & fun
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About your employer
NetCologne is your regional provider for fast and reliable telecommunications services. We have been providing people in Cologne and the surrounding regions with fast connections for over 20 years. We offer you the entire range of modern communication technologies: In addition to classic telephony, Internet, mobile phone and TV services, the product range also includes professional IT and data center services for companies.
- 1994
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Employer reviews
- Career growth
- 3.2
- Team culture
- 4.0
- Working conditions
- 3.6
- Engineering
- 3.0
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