Continum AG is a German cloud service provider headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau. Since 2001, the company has supported customers in the secure and future-proof digitalization of their IT landscapes. In addition to its own cloud solutions "Made in Germany" based on EU GDPR standards, Continum AG partners with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and IONOS Cloud. The company is ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certified and stands for high security and quality standards. Furthermore, Continum AG operates three geo-redundant data centers in Germany, thereby ensuring maximum availability, reliability, and data protection.

The service portfolio encompasses solutions in the areas of cloud and infrastructure, operations and modernization , and security and compliance . This includes private, public, and hybrid cloud solutions, infrastructure and hosting services, managed services, Kubernetes and DevOps solutions, as well as offerings for the modernization and operation of IT environments. The portfolio is complemented by comprehensive services in the areas of cybersecurity, backup and recovery, compliance, and secure data exchange solutions. Continum AG thus supports companies in designing secure, efficient, and future-proof IT landscapes.

We are looking for someone to work remotely throughout Germany or at our Freiburg im Breisgau location.

Linux system administrator (m/f/d)

This is what you can expect from us

Are you looking for more than just traditional Linux administration? With us, you'll take responsibility for modern Linux, virtualization, and cloud platforms and actively shape their further development. You can expect exciting tasks involving Debian Linux, Proxmox VE, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and modern open-source technologies. Together with your team, you'll further develop the platforms and services our customers rely on every day and contribute your own ideas for new technologies, standards, and services. 

With us, you won't work in rigid structures or solely within a ticketing system. We value personal responsibility, technical expertise, and a willingness to actively drive progress. Therefore, you'll have the freedom to help shape technical decisions, further develop standards, and sustainably influence the future of our Linux platforms.

Look forward to

• Platform, asset, or product ownership with genuine creative freedom.
• Responsibility for modern Debian Linux, Proxmox VE and cloud platforms
• Architectural decisions, automation, and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Puppet
• Continuous optimization of availability, performance, security and scalability
• Development of new services and technical standards in collaboration with operations, sales and product management
• Direct influence on the technological development of our platforms
• Modern open-source platforms and tools for automation, virtualization, and Infrastructure as Code
• The opportunity to further develop your professional skills in topics such as Kubernetes, cloud technologies and modern platform architectures.
• Flexible working models with hybrid remote arrangements and planned on-call duty

Your profile

You have solid Linux experience and want to do more than just administer systems. You want to take on responsibility, help shape technical decisions, and actively develop modern platforms.

Ideally, you should bring...

• Several years of professional experience in Linux administration
• Very good knowledge of Debian Linux or comparable Linux distributions
• Experience with complex Linux, virtualization, or cloud environments
• Knowledge of several technologies such as Proxmox VE, GitLab, Puppet, Terraform, MariaDB, Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code
• A good understanding of availability, performance, and IT security
• Analytical thinking skills and enjoyment of demanding technical challenges
• A self-reliant, structured and quality-oriented way of working
• German language skills (C1) and technical English
• Willingness to participate in on-call duty

More important to us than individual technologies or certifications are your willingness to learn, your sense of responsibility and your desire to actively shape things.

What we offer you

We place great value on your professional and personal development. That's why we offer you numerous training opportunities and the chance to actively advance your career.

With us, you can expect a respectful, collaborative work environment and an attractive location in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest – with excellent public transport connections. As a multiple award-winning kununu Top Employer , we continuously strive to improve our work environment.

In addition, we offer you numerous other benefits:

• Flexible working hours and home office
• Strong team and regular events
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme and social benefits
• Regional or Germany ticket
• Hansefit, JobRad and Corporate Benefits

contact

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application ! Become part of our team and help us shape the future of IT security.

Continum AG

Bismarckallee 17

79098 Freiburg im Breisgau

www.continum.net

Tel. +49 761 217111-0