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# Senior Datacenter Engineer - Linux

- **Company:** ZEISS Group
- **Location:** Oberkochen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Data Centers, Linux, Kerberos (Protocol), Network File Systems, Ansible, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Patch Management, Slurm, Vmware
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5953210768

## About the Role

* 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, Ansible automation; ideally 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

## Description

* Administration, maintenance, and expansion of IT infrastructure, especially in Linux and HPC
 * Involvement in installation, configuration, backup, monitoring, as well as update and patch management of servers
 * Planning, design, development, conceptualization, and operation of Linux systems and cluster solutions on 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, and advisory support to specialist departments
 * Ensure 7x24 operations as part of on-call duty

## About ZEISS Group

ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields. As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production, and a strong brand to boot, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and ...
**Tech Stack:** Java, .NET, Node.js, C#, Angular, React, Kubernetes, Software Architecture, C++, Python
**Industries:** Electronics, Information Tech, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Computer Software, Industrial Automation, R&D

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