Cloud Platform & Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

About the Position

Cloud Platform & Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

We are seeking a Cloud Platform & Automation Engineer to manage our server infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and network systems. Join our team in Cologne, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Server and Data Center: You will be responsible for the operation, lifecycle, and further development of our server infrastructure including databases – from planning to error analysis.
• Virtualization: You will 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.
• Network: You will manage the data center network infrastructure (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, e.g., Cisco ACI) in collaboration with adjacent teams.
• Automation: You will consistently automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible and drive Infrastructure as Code 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 will be the point of contact for complex disruptions and architectural questions and share your knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• Completed studies in computer science, IT training, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 5–7 years of professional experience in the operation of data center and server infrastructures as well as databases.
• Solid knowledge of Linux (e.g., RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows Server as well as extensive experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere, Apache Cloudstack, XEN).
• Practical experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS, NetApp or Ceph), backup software Veeam, and solid network knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Routine use of Terraform and Ansible and, of course, experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style and a true team player.
• Fluent German in speech and writing as well as good English skills are required.

Nice to Have

You do not have to bring everything. What you lack, you will learn with us, with training, certifications, and experienced colleagues by your side.

We Offer

You can expect a varied task with real scope for shaping the IT division of the NetCologne Group. We are a growth-oriented company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.

In an exciting working environment, you will be part of a highly motivated team. With individual development measures, we are happy to support you in shaping your professional goals.

• An indefinite, economically secure, and long-term oriented employment.
• Regular internal and external training.
• Flexible working hours and a home office regulation.
• State-of-the-art office spaces according to the "New Work" concept as well as chill-out & creative areas.
• Monthly allowance in the form of a 25€ voucher for shopping.
• An attractive contribution to company pension schemes including individual advice by an external service provider.
• A Germany ticket and JobRad offers for convenient commuting.
• Flat hierarchies and open communication.
• A team kitchen and a canteen.
• Regular team events.
• 30 days of vacation (you can choose between 25 and 35 vacation days if desired) + 4 traditional days off.
• Fresh fruit every week as well as coffee, tea, and water as much as you like.

About the Company

We, the NetCologne IT Services, are a subsidiary of the regional telecommunications provider NetCologne. As a reliable strategic partner from Cologne, we supply companies and schools with innovative ICT technologies and offer them advanced solutions for their digitalization.

From IT strategy consulting through setup to service and support of complex IT infrastructures, we offer everything from a single source. In addition, we are responsible for the IT operations of our customers according to the ITIL framework - through our Cologne service desk or on-site. From our modern, certified data center in Cologne, we offer innovative managed services, including individually tailored cloud computing solutions.

With our Education Services, we turn school IT into enterprise IT. From IT infrastructure to cloud services, identity management, hardware & software to IT support, administration, and training. With us, teachers and students get everything for the modern classroom and thus have digitalization fully under control.