Senior Datacenter Engineer – Linux (f/m/d)

Job description

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology​

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Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips​

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Working for tomorrow today. ​

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your role: - 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

Your profile: - 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

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Adrian Kahl