IT System Administrator

shelfplaza GmbH

Job

In this role, you will automate IT infrastructure processes using AI tools, optimize K3s clusters, and implement security policies for a highly available environment and mission-critical systems.

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Job technologies

Your role in the team

  • You work with AI tools and agentic coding approaches to automate and optimize infrastructure processes.
  • You use AI assistants for code generation, documentation, and troubleshooting.
  • You operate and optimize our K3s clusters, implement new deployments, and ensure highly available container orchestration.
  • You’ll take care of scaling, updates, and managing namespaces, services, and ingress controllers.
  • You are responsible for the IT security of our infrastructure, implement security policies, and conduct regular security audits.
  • You are responsible for patch management, firewall configuration, access controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • You implement and operate comprehensive monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, alerting) and analyze system metrics and performance data.
  • You proactively identify bottlenecks and optimize the infrastructure for maximum availability and performance.
  • You manage and operate our enterprise applications, coordinate deployments and updates, and ensure the availability of business-critical systems.
  • In this role, you’ll work closely with the development teams and optimize application workflows.
  • You are responsible for our cloud infrastructure, automate processes using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and develop scripts to optimize processes.
  • You administer our Mac workstations using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, ensure standardized configurations, and secure our endpoints.
  • You’ll be responsible for software deployments, updates, endpoint protection, encryption, backup strategies, and incident response in the event of security incidents.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Degree or vocational training in computer science or a comparable field, or equivalent practical experience, and 1–3 years of initial hands-on experience in system administration.

Qualifications

  • Initial exposure to cloud environments (Hetzner) or Infrastructure as Code, as well as an interest in monitoring, security, and automation.
  • Willingness to learn and motivation to further develop the infrastructure together with us, as well as strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Very good German skills, good English skills.

Experience

  • Basic knowledge of Kubernetes/K3s or container technologies; experience with Linux systems and a basic understanding of networking.

What we offer

  • You actively shape our IT infrastructure and drive the digital transformation of our company.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies (K3s, cloud-native, AI tools) and high-quality hardware.
  • A charming office in a historic building, surrounded by greenery and equipped with high-quality, modern technology.
  • Ample parking and excellent transport links, including public transportation.
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, making it easier to balance family and personal commitments.
  • Budget for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance, as well as time for personal projects.
  • Fair compensation based on your experience and growth.
  • We support your personal well-being with company health insurance.
  • An open, transparent, and respectful working relationship based on mutual respect.

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Dresden
    Sachsen, Germany

About your employer

shelfplaza GmbH is a German provider of modular shelving solutions, selling them online. The components are produced at their location in Neugersdorf, Saxony, and the shelving systems are available for both private and commercial use.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Industry, Production
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IT System Administrator

shelfplaza GmbH