Kubernetes Administration Specialist | Beschäftigte*r (w/m/d) mit dem Schwerpunkt Administration Kubernetes

RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 6, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced Linux Administrator with a focus on Kubernetes administration at the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University. The specialist will be crucial in building and maintaining a "Container as a Service" (CaaS) environment based on Kubernetes, supporting a nationwide service offering. Key responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and monitoring hardware and software for Ceph storage clusters, migrating local Jupyter services to a broader JupyterHub, and providing 2nd level support. The position requires strong technical skills in Linux, container orchestration, storage infrastructure, and scripting, along with excellent communication and teamwork. It offers a dynamic work environment within a supportive team, contributing to cutting-edge IT infrastructure in a leading academic institution.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (System Integration or Application Development) or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in Linux administration
  • Experience in managing orchestration solutions like Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or similar technologies
  • Expertise in administering storage infrastructures, ideally CEPH
  • Competence in managing a JupyterHub
  • Experience in scripting

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is temporary for up to 2 years, based on Section 14 (1) of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG).