System Engineer Linux & Kubernetes 80 – 100%
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:09 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join the Hochschule Luzern as an OpenShift Engineer! Be part of a team innovating in IT operations.
Tasks
- Manage the Kubernetes platform including cluster management and CI/CD.
- Lead small projects and collaborate with internal teams and partners.
- Automate operations using Ansible and ensure IT security measures.
Skills
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 5 years experience.
- Proven skills in OpenShift, ArgoCD, and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with cloud solutions and web server stacks like Apache.
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Your Tasks
The position as OpenShift Engineer essentially includes the operation of the Kubernetes platform, from cluster management, container orchestration, CI/CD integration and automation over monitoring, security and troubleshooting to collaboration with internal developer teams.
- Ensuring the operation of the Red Hat based server landscape, further development of this server landscape, as well as strengthening the Linux team in the area of operations.
- Leading small projects and independent collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Applying knowledge in the areas of classic VM-based on-prem and cloud solutions, as well as modern containerization, and evaluating the optimal platform in each case.
- Supporting the automation of operations using Ansible, as well as developing new concepts in system design and architecture.
- Maintaining and continuously optimizing IT security with the expertise and assistance of our highly competent cybersecurity team.
- Participation in the interdisciplinary project environment of the university.
Your Profile
- Degree in computer science and/or successfully completed further education (HF/FH) in computer science.
- Ideally 5 years of professional experience as a Linux and Kubernetes system engineer, preferably in an enterprise environment.
- Solid knowledge in OpenShift, ArgoCD, RHEL, Gitlab, Ansible, Ansible Automation, Satellite and Podman, as well as additional experience with Grafana/Prometheus and Keycloak.
- Experience in operating various web server stacks such as Apache and Nginx. Also good database knowledge with MariaDB/MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Experience in server virtualization with VMware, as well as in cloud platforms is desirable.
- High motivation to automate repetitive tasks and processes.
- Working style with a pronounced sense of IT security across all IT topics.
- Additional certifications (Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280), RHCSA or RHCE) are desired.
- Integrity, openness and authenticity, as well as a high degree of independence and initiative.
Our Offer
- A helpful and competent team that values mutual support and challenge to implement new ideas and concepts.
- An attractive position with scope for design in an exciting and varied role in the dynamic environment of a university of applied sciences.
- On-call duty does not apply in this function.
- Flexible working hours, attractive training opportunities and good social benefits.
- Central workplace in the city of Lucerne near the train station.
- Possibility of partial work from home office.
Professional Information
Alex von Moos
Head of Server Systems
alex.vonmoos@hslu.ch
As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences is at the forefront with its offerings. Forward-looking and innovative, nationally and internationally we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.