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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Cuculus GmbH - **Location:** Erfurt, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Private Networks, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Data Logging, Transport Layer Security, Okta, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bicep, Patch Management, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Marketplace, Webhooks, Docker - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-it-infrastructure-cloud-engineer-m-f-d-cuculus-gmbh-10259559 ## About the Role * Several years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cloud engineering, or IT operations. * A degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent qualification. Azure & cloud migration * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially Azure VMs, networking, storage, monitoring, backup, Entra ID, RBAC, and security controls. * Experience planning or executing cloud and infrastructure migrations. Linux, infrastructure & security * Strong Linux administration experience, preferably with Ubuntu, Debian, or Red Hat-based systems. * Practical experience with virtualization, Docker, networking, DNS, TLS certificates, SSH, firewalls, and backup systems. * Strong understanding of patch management, least-privilege access, secrets management, vulnerability remediation, and secure system design. Tools & automation * Experience administering Jira Cloud and integrating Jira with other systems through APIs, webhooks, or automation. * Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. * Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible. How you work * Ability to troubleshoot independently and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues. * Strong documentation and change-management habits. Location & language * You can work on site at one of our offices in Ilmenau, Erfurt or Leipzig, especially during your first months. * Our company language is English - good English skills are a must. Nice-to-haves (great if you have them, but not a dealbreaker) Tools & platforms * Keycloak, LDAP, or other identity platforms. * MDM or endpoint-management systems. * GitLab, CI/CD, container orchestration, or internal developer platforms. * SIEM, log collection, monitoring, and alerting systems. * Jira Service Management or Confluence administration. Frameworks & certifications * ITIL, ISO 27001, GDPR, or other security/compliance frameworks. * Azure certifications or Atlassian certifications. ## Description * Lead the migration of selected virtual machines and services to Microsoft Azure. * Design and maintain Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, virtual machines, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, access controls, and cost management. * Establish infrastructure-as-code and automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Linux & server operations * Maintain and support Linux servers, virtual machines, Docker environments, and internal services. * Plan and perform operating system upgrades, security updates, patching, hardening, and lifecycle management. * Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, backups, performance, and security vulnerabilities. * Establish reliable backup, restore, disaster-recovery, and business-continuity procedures. Jira Cloud & Microsoft 365 * Administer and govern Jira Cloud, including projects, workflows, permissions, roles, automations, integrations, marketplace applications, and license usage. * Support Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration, including identity, access, MFA, RBAC, and integrations. Network & security * Maintain secure connectivity, DNS, certificates, VPNs, firewalls, reverse proxies, and internal network services. * Support security monitoring, logging, incident investigation, vulnerability remediation, and operational security controls. 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