Bundesdruckerei-Gruppe
Bundesdruckerei-Gruppe
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
Bundesdruckerei-Gruppe is a German federally owned technology and security group working at the intersection of secure printing, digital identity, and trusted infrastructure. Its products and services support digital identities, e-government, e-health, cybersecurity, and other trust-critical applications. The group serves public administrations and regulated industries including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, combining secure hardware, software, and trust services to support digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe. Its hiring context is relevant to professionals interested in security, identity technology, public-sector digitalization, and resilient infrastructure.

DevOps Engineer – On-Premises Kubernetes, Bonn

Design and operate secure on-premises Kubernetes platforms supporting Xecuro’s government communications systems. Build automation across infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, storage, and platform security.

Description

  • Design, build, and operate on-premises Kubernetes platforms
  • Automate infrastructure workflows with Infrastructure as Code tools
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement platform monitoring, logging, and alerting
  • Configure network policies and service meshes while optimizing east-west traffic
  • Maintain high availability, scalability, and resilience across the container platform
  • Integrate new services and microservices into Kubernetes environments
  • Diagnose complex cluster issues and improve platform performance
  • Apply security controls including RBAC, secrets management, network policies, and image scanning
  • Deploy and operate bare-metal storage for Kubernetes
  • Administer CSI drivers and distributed storage platforms
  • Oversee the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters and related system components
  • Partner with development teams to advance DevOps practices
  • Maintain documentation and operational concepts while improving technical standards

Requirements

  • Extensive experience operating Kubernetes in on-premises environments rather than only through managed cloud services
  • Working knowledge of container technologies such as Docker, containerd, or CRI-O
  • Experience implementing and operating service meshes
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines
  • Practical experience with monitoring and observability
  • Advanced Linux administration skills, especially with Ubuntu, RHEL, or SLES
  • Scripting and automation skills using Bash and Python; Go experience is advantageous
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies
  • Understanding of high-availability architectures and cluster design
  • Networking expertise spanning TCP/IP, load balancing, Ingress, firewalls, and DNS
  • Experience using Ansible or Terraform for Infrastructure as Code in regulated environments
  • Experience with Kubernetes storage systems
  • Experience with GitOps or configuration automation
  • CKA, CKAD, or CKS certification is an advantage
  • Strong team orientation and a high sense of responsibility for critical systems
  • Willingness to engage with new technologies and projects
  • Enthusiasm for open-source tooling

Benefits

  • Varied career opportunities in a supportive environment with long-term employment security
  • Flexible working arrangements and hours
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • High-quality work equipment
  • Modern technology stack and collaborative digital tools
  • Tailored training and professional development opportunities
  • Programs for professional and leadership growth
  • Centrally located workplace
  • Sports partnership benefits
  • Preventive health courses and organized running events
  • Company pension plan
  • Childcare support
  • Assistance for employees caring for dependents

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