Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer – Defense

New Monday

. Build and further develop container-based platforms using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift .

Posted 11/5/2026contractBerlin • GermanySenior💰 €6,200 - €7,500 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in DevOps and cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, OpenShift, and CI/CD pipeline development. Proficient in automating infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security requirements in regulated environments.

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KubernetesOpenShiftCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure As CodeLinux

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Hard Skills

KubernetesOpenShiftCI/CDInfrastructure As CodeLinuxHelmGitLab CITerraformAnsibleNetworking

Tools & Technologies

GitLab CITerraformAnsibleVMwareProxmox

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Ü2 Enhanced Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevOpsCloud EngineeringRegulated EnvironmentsDefense SectorDocumentation Obligations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and further develop container-based platforms using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
Automate infrastructure and deployments and establish reproducible configurations
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, for example with GitLab CI
Support development teams with secure release processes
Work with private or isolated cloud and virtualization environments
Support monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
Ensure stable platform operations
Implement security requirements
Maintain clear documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational processes
Project-related customer assignments within Germany

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of relevant professional experience in DevOps, cloud, or platform engineering
Strong practical knowledge of Linux and Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated deployments
Experience with Helm, GitLab CI, and Terraform or Ansible
Good understanding of networking, routing, DNS, VPNs, and role- and permission-based access concepts
Demonstrable project experience in the defense sector
Familiarity with security requirements, approval processes, and documentation obligations in regulated environments
Completed relevant degree or comparable qualification with corresponding practical experience
German proficiency at C2 level and good command of English
Willingness to travel for project-related customer assignments within Germany
Willingness to undergo the required security clearance process
Valid Ü2 enhanced security clearance for certain projects
Knowledge of isolated operating environments, declarative Linux systems, or VMware and Proxmox is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Remote work at New Monday
Permanent employment aligned with a suitable project
40 hours per week
Opportunity to contribute your expertise at the customer’s site