DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) in Parsdorf

We build rockets - and the software, data, and AI behind them cannot wait on fragile infrastructure or manual processes. IT Operations provides the secure, reliable, and scalable technology foundation for our AI and Data Transformation. As DevOps Engineer, you will build that foundation across cloud and on-premises environments.

Your mandate is simple: as we expand in-house software development and our use of data and AI, make delivery fast, repeatable, and resilient. Strengthen cloud platforms, automate infrastructure, eliminate bottlenecks, expose system health, and build shared DevOps practices that carry solutions securely from development through production.

Your role in our Space Mission

Infrastructure Automation & Multi-Cloud

• Automated Infrastructure Provisioning: Design, deploy, and manage multi-cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-premises infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible—treating manual configuration as a bug.
• Hands-on Virtualization Management: Operate, scale, and optimize hypervisor platforms and internal private cloud compute using VMware vSphere and Proxmox VE.
• OpenShift & Kubernetes Operations: Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Kubernetes environments for scalable microservices and AI/data workloads.
• Container Lifecycle Management: Standardize container packaging, deployment strategies, and runtime security across Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift platforms.
• Pipeline Ownership: Design, build, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD) to enable fast, reliable code integration, testing, and deployment.
• Developer Enablement: Work directly with Software Engineering, Data, and IT teams to remove deployment friction, streamline build environments, and promote shared
• Troubleshooting & Security: Analyze complex system issues, perform rapid root-cause recovery, and embed security best practices across the full application and infrastructure lifecycle.

What you´ll need to thrive...

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Platform Engineering in a production environment.
• High ownership mindset with a track record of driving automation, simplifying complex architectures, and working effectively under pressure.
• Operating Systems: Advanced proficiency in Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian).
• Multi-Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience architecting and managing production environments in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Virtualization Platforms: Hands-on expertise with VMware (ESXi/vCenter) and Proxmox VE (KVM/LXC).
• Container Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes clusters, and Docker.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Deep experience with Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, and shell/system scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• CI/CD & Networking: Proven experience with modern CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD or Argo CD) alongside a practical understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, ingress routing, firewall rules, and core database administration (SQL/NoSQL).

Nice to have...

• Red Hat: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better,

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process.

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