A Snapshot of Your Day
A DevOps Engineer in the Substation Automation Platform focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting Linux‑based systems across physical and virtual environments while designing and operating CI/CD pipelines that ensure smooth, automated deployments. It also involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions aligned with grid‑automation and cybersecurity standards, contributing to customer training, documentation, and continuous improvement of new and existing systems. How You’ll Make an Impact
Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in both physical and virtualized environments
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and configuration management
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions for scalable and reliable SAS platforms
Implement and manage disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments
Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure SAS platforms
Participate in customer training, documentation, and support activities
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and grid automation standards
Contribute to the design and integration of new systems for SAS and power automation projects
Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in DevOps, automation, and grid solutions
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What You Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
Long term experience in production IT infrastructure management, preferably in energy, utilities, or industrial automation
Strong expertise in GNU/Linux system administration (Ubuntu/Debian, CentOS/RHEL) and troubleshooting
Proficient in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python)
Experience with virtualization (KVM, QEMU, VMware ESXi), containers (Docker, Podman), and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiarity with network administration (IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewall, VPN, VLAN)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Knowledge of monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus) and logging (ElasticSearch, Kibana) tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to train and guide team members
Fluent in English (German is a plus)
Willingness to learn new technologies and domains; motivation to become a specialist in automation technologies
About the Team
Our Grid Technology team enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With \~100.00 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits
In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
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