L2 OpenStack/Kubernetes-Container Ops (m/w/d) – Winterthur Area
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteWallisellen, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Administer and support OpenStack and Kubernetes/container platforms in a production environment by performing day-2 operational activities including incident resolution, service requests, health checks, and routine maintenance. Troubleshoot container runtime, platform, and infrastructure-related issues while executing standard operational changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities following established procedures. Monitor platform performance, availability, and service health, and maintain operational documentation, procedures, and service records. Collaborate closely with Linux and baremetal infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end platform stability, escalating complex issues to specialist engineering teams when deeper architecture or control-plane expertise is required.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting OpenStack, Kubernetes, or container-based platforms in an enterprise environment
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, Linux systems, and operational support processes
- Experience with incident management, troubleshooting, monitoring, and service operations
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to maintaining service reliability
- Ability to work within structured operational and service management frameworks
- German language proficiency at minimum B2 level
- Swiss citizenship
- Based in, or regularly available within, the Winterthur region
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- OpenStack administration training/certification (e.g., Red Hat OpenStack Platform Administration)
- Additional Security, Network, Storage, or Compute infrastructure certifications
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