IT Infrastructure Specialist | Informatiker (m/w/d)

Westnetz GmbH

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 21, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is focused on the operation and strategic development of secure, highly available, on-premise Kubernetes environments within the Operational Technology (OT) process network platform for Westnetz, Germany's largest distribution network operator. The specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing robust system infrastructures and exploring new applications for container technologies, independent of application development. Key responsibilities include representing the company's interests in high-level committees and driving optimization of internal processes. Key requirements include a degree in IT or a related field, deep technical expertise in Kubernetes architecture, security, and troubleshooting (including components like Kubelet and CNI/CSI), advanced Linux CLI skills, and experience with automation tools like Ansible. The position offers the opportunity to shape the energy transition within a large, stable organization, alongside flexible working hours and home office options.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Communications Technology, Information Technology, IT Security, or a comparable technical field.

Experience

  • Professional experience operating and configuring on-premise Kubernetes platforms without cloud integration.
  • Detailed practical knowledge of Kubernetes internal mechanisms, architecture, security, and troubleshooting.
  • Advanced professional experience working with Linux operating systems via CLI.
  • Experience implementing and testing new container technology use cases.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Valid Class B driving license, Willingness to participate in on-call duty (Rufbereitschaft)