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ZEISS Group

Senior Datacenter Engineer – Linux

ZEISS Group

. Administration, maintenance, and expansion of IT infrastructure, especially in Linux and HPC .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeOberkochen • GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in the administration and optimization of Linux systems and HPC environments, with a strong focus on automation, security measures, and effective communication in both German and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Linux System AdministrationAnsible AutomationHPC Environment ManagementNetworked Systems KnowledgeActive Directory / Kerberos

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Hard Skills
LinuxHPCServer ConfigurationBackup ManagementPatch ManagementMonitoringSecurity OptimizationDocumentationChange ManagementIncident Management
Soft Skills
Self-MotivationFlexibilityTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
VMwareNFSv4SLURMApptainerOrchestrator
Certifications & Qualifications
IT-Related DegreeIT Specialist for System IntegrationBachelor Professional
Industry Keywords
IT InfrastructureAutomation of IT Workflows7x24 OperationsTechnical-Level Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administration, maintenance, and expansion of IT infrastructure, especially in Linux and HPC
  • Installation, configuration, backup, monitoring, updating, and patch management of servers
  • Planning, design, development, conceptualization, and operation of Linux systems and cluster solutions across virtual, physical, and containerized server landscapes
  • Monitoring, optimization, and expansion of security measures
  • Automation of IT workflows
  • Documentation, service requests/incidents, change management, and technical-level communication with customers
  • Active participation in IT projects during planning, implementation, and rollout
  • Advisory support to specialist departments
  • Ensure 7x24 operations as part of on-call duty

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A successfully completed IT-related degree or an apprenticeship as IT specialist for system integration with additional qualification such as IT clerk or Bachelor Professional
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Linux systems
  • Excellent knowledge of Linux, Active Directory / Kerberos, NFSv4, and Ansible automation
  • Ideally, knowledge of SLURM, Apptainer, and Orchestrator (Orcharhino)
  • Good knowledge of networked and virtualized systems with VMware
  • High self-motivation, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate actively in a team
  • Willingness to align working hours with operational requirements
  • Very good German and English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 7x24 operations as part of on-call duty