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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect IT Operations (all genders) - **Company:** Paessler AG - **Location:** Nürnberg, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Access Network, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Network Segmentation, Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, Server Administration, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Technical Review, Wide Area Networks, Policy as Code, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Opsworks, CIS Benchmarks, Cloud Optimization - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b20173d5cb224878 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, * 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations, including at least 3 years in an architecture or principal engineer role. * Proven expertise in IT server administration across Windows and Linux environments. * Deep hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including administration, hardening, and cost management. * Strong networking knowledge, including DNS, BGP, TCP/IP, load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs. * Familiarity with ITIL-based IT service management processes (incident, change, problem, and capacity management). * Working knowledge of security concepts such as zero-trust, IAM, and relevant compliance frameworks. * Fluent English skills, both written and spoken; German is a plus, * Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or ITIL 4 Managing Professional. * Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization. * Familiarity with AI platform administration and ML-driven operations. ## Description As an IT Operations Architect, you will take on a key technical leadership role, shaping and evolving our enterprise IT operations landscape. You will bridge strategic vision with hands-on technical execution, ensuring that our infrastructure, platforms, and operational processes are scalable, resilient, secure, and closely aligned with business needs., * Define and own the IT Operations architecture roadmap across infrastructure, cloud, networking, monitoring, and service management platforms; evaluate IT processes and develop reference architectures, standards, and guardrails. * Assist in assembling and approving the IT budget; generate and maintain KPIs for the IT team. * Define and lead IT project management from formulation and initiation through execution and reporting to senior leadership. * Manage AI platforms and implement AI solutions into IT workflows; evaluate emerging technologies and provide build-vs-buy recommendations. * Design and implement hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) as well as container platforms (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE) and workload orchestration. * Design and enforce network segmentation, VPN, SD-WAN, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) models. * Drive automation of patching, provisioning, compliance checks, and incident response runbooks; lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and bottleneck analysis. * Conduct hands-on root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and drive permanent fixes. * Implement security controls aligned with NIST, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, and SOC 2; ensure operational compliance through policy-as-code tools (e.g., Open Policy Agent, AWS Config, Azure Policy). * Lead architecture review boards and govern infrastructure design decisions; mentor and coach senior engineers and architects and conduct technical design reviews. * Partner with application development, security, and business teams to align operational capabilities with product delivery; serve as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and operational issues. * Translate business requirements into technical architecture and operational models, and produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation and runbooks. * Lead AI adoption and integration of AI into IT processes ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria)