Robert Koch-Institut | Germany | 13xxx Berlin | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 29.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer Server Virtualization (m/f/d)
The Robert Koch Institute – these are about 1,500 heads from over 52 nations with a goal: to protect people's health. We collect and analyze health data, identify risks, advise policy and the world of expertise and develop new scientific methods. Our locations are in Berlin, Wildau and Wernigerode. Our team area IT 3.2 “Server Virtualization” is looking forward to your application! The team IT 3.2 operates the server virtualization of the Robert Koch Institute and ensures a stable IT operation according to IT-Grundschutz and BSI-C5. A focus is on the establishment and operation of an internal container infrastructure to implement the cloud and open source strategies. The team is part of the IT 3 (Backend Operations) department in the Digital Service Department (MFI). The body is generally provided in full time with 100% (39 hours per week). A reduction in working time is possible up to 75% (29.25 hours per week). Please specify the required amount of employment in your application. Kubernete Infrastructure Engineer Server Virtualization (d/m/w) Not terminated Location Berlin Application deadline 22.02.2026 Remuneration until E 12 TVöD Reference number 1401241 | 011/26
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Construction, operation and continuous operational development of a secure, powerful container infrastructure on-prem Prototyping for the selection, evaluation and implementation of virtualization and container technologies (e.g. hypervisor, K8s distributions) under technical and safety-relevant aspects Participation in the step-by-step expansion of the container infrastructure to a hybrid cloud infrastructure Implementation and monitoring of security measures according to the requirements of the BSI-IT basic protection and the C5 criteria Automation of operations, monitoring and deployment processes active design of the container and cloud operating model in close cooperation with IT security and infrastructure teams Creation and maintenance of technical documentation, operational concepts and safety guidelines Support for trouble analysis and troubleshooting in 3rd level support
Formal conditions completed studies in the field of computer science, business informatics or a comparable degree course with strong IT reference relevant professional experience in containerization For foreign educational qualifications, we need proof of equivalence with a German degree. Knowledge and experience in the operation of container infrastructures including container runtime on bare metal or virtualization platforms operating (Hybrid)Cloud infrastructures in the fields of IT security, ideally related to BSI IT-Grundschutz, C5 and/or ISO 27001 with automation tools Language skills (CEFR level): German at least. B2, English at least B2 Remarkable Experiences with hybrid cloud architectures in the administrative environment Certified containerization identifiers (e.g. CKA, CNCF) Detections in the field of IT security (e.g. IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker) Experience in support with customers of heterogeneous expertise (admin to end users without IT skills) Personal competencies Innovation readiness and openness for changing requirements and developments Systematic-analytical thinking and the ability to change between detail and meta level Organisational capacity with a well-structured way of working and an overview of your own tasks Cooperation and team skills and development of solutions together with other team members Networking with expansion of contacts within or outside the institute Service orientation for fast problem solution Other conditions Willingness to participate regularly in 24/7 readiness and the availability of RKI in one hour Willingness to participate in early and late service Willingness to participate in an extended safety review pursuant to Section 9 of the Security Audit Act (SÜG) and its positive conclusion
30 days holiday and service-free days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve up to 50% mobile work possible funded pension provision and offer for asset-effective benefits incl. Public service grant transparent payment according to collective agreement incl. Annual special payment and regular pay increases safe workplace in public service individual training opportunities and a broad training catalogue for personal development Sports offers such as yoga, running events, cooperations with gyms and more. Parent-child offices in all emergency care properties Deutschlandticket-Job with grant
Location
 | Robert Koch-Institut | |
| 13353 Berlin | ||
| Germany |
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