About the role
We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Automation / DevSecOps Engineer to support the further development and automation of an existing vulnerability management platform for a public-sector client in Germany.
The role focuses on Infrastructure as Code, Linux automation, virtual machine provisioning, API integrations, security, and infrastructure connectivity.
You will work closely with existing infrastructure and operations teams to further develop the automation environment and ensure reliable, secure, and well-documented infrastructure.
Tasks
Take over and validate technical infrastructure specifications
Further develop and maintain the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment
Create and maintain Linux images and configurations
Automate virtual machine provisioning using Terraform
Integrate existing Vault and credential management processes
Develop REST API integrations and automation scripts
Perform network integration and connectivity testing
Carry out functional, performance, and security testing
Produce technical documentation and support the handover to operations
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with Proxmox
Strong experience with Terraform
Experience with Ansible
Strong Linux experience, particularly Ubuntu and/or RHEL
Programming and scripting experience with Python and Bash
Experience working with REST APIs
Solid networking knowledge, including:
VLAN
Routing
Multi-NIC environments
MTU
Experience with Git
Knowledge of security hardening, RBAC, and secrets management
Nice to Have
HashiCorp Vault Enterprise
Packer
GitLab CI/CD
PAM and credential management
ITIL knowledge
Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, Terraform Associate, or equivalent
Important Requirements
Fluent German, as German is the project language
Willingness to undergo Sü2 security clearance at the start of the engagement
Availability from September 2026
Willingness to attend approximately 2–3 on-site appointments per year
Benefits
12-month contract with a long-term project perspective
100% remote working model
Only occasional on-site appointments
Work on an infrastructure automation and DevSecOps project within the German public sector
Opportunity to work with technologies including Proxmox, Terraform, Ansible, Linux, Vault, and Infrastructure as Code
Interested in the opportunity?
If you're an experienced Infrastructure Automation or DevSecOps Engineer looking for a long-term engagement, we'd be happy to hear from you. Apply with your CV, and we'll contact you to discuss the project and next steps.
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