Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Contract – Onsite Munich)

Duration: Initial 12-Month Contract

Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite)

Client: Global IT Consulting Firm

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Freelance / B2B Contract (e.g., German Selbständiger)

🚀 Join a High-Impact DevOps Project in Munich

A leading global technology consultancy is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to drive infrastructure automation, Kubernetes operations, and cloud-native deployments for a mission-critical European enterprise program. This 12-month onsite engagement offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a high-availability environment alongside a top-tier international engineering team.

If you're a hands-on DevOps expert who thrives in fast-paced environments, values ownership, and is passionate about system reliability and automation, this role is for you.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters (kubelet, controller, scheduler, etc.)
• Extend Kubernetes functionality using CRDs, CNI, CSI, and manage workloads via kubectl, k9s, etc.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Bash or Python
• Operate and troubleshoot Linux systems and networks at scale
• Perform advanced traffic/log analysis using tools like tcpdump, dig, netstat
• Implement and support service mesh technologies (e.g., Envoy, Istio)
• Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles and secure services with OpenSSL
• Support physical and virtual infrastructure: ILO, serial consoles, cabling
• Configure and manage Cisco switches, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, LLDP, VxLAN overlays
• Integrate with Windows infrastructure including AD, GPOs, and ADFS
• Apply SRE and DevOps practices to improve observability, automation, and system resilience
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and security engineers to streamline CI/CD workflows

✅ Requirements

• Proven experience in DevOps/Kubernetes environments
• Strong Linux system administration and network troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation (Bash, Python, etc.)
• Deep understanding of containerized systems, networking, and security
• Experience with service mesh, proxies, and observability tooling
• Familiarity with on-prem and hybrid cloud setups
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Solid grasp of high-availability systems and production support best practices

📄 Contract Details

• Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite only)
• Duration: 12 months, likely extension
• Engagement Type: Freelance / B2B (e.g., Selbständiger)

🌍 Why Apply?

Work onsite with one of the world’s most respected consultancies and make a real impact on modern infrastructure projects. This is your chance to work with advanced Kubernetes and DevOps tooling in a collaborative, tech-forward environment.

➡️ Apply now and become a key player in shaping resilient, scalable infrastructure in the heart of Europe.