Rheinmetall IT Solutions GmbH | Germany | 40xxx, 28xxx, 24xxx bundesweit, Kiel, Düsseldorf, Bremen | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 10.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Specialist Containerization / Linux Services (m/f/d)
Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The Group structure includes the five Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
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Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The Group structure includes the five Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
Construction and operation of a container platform based on OpenShift Implementation of server operation in the Enterprise Linux and AIX environment, independent implementation of commissioning, update and recovery Operation and further development of the Ansible automation platform Creating operating documents and concepts Development of end-to-end solution architectures for complex IT systems, focusing on Linux, container technologies and cloud-native designs that are using regulatory Development of end-to-end solution architectures for complex IT systems focusing on Linux, container technologies and cloud-native designs that are consistent with regulatory requirements Conception, evaluation and further development of end-to-end services - from technical architecture to operational maturity (e.g. “Container as a Service”, hybrid cloud solutions) Creation of architectural blueprints, service descriptions, SLAs and technical decision templates Ensuring that new solutions are integrated into the existing service and governance landscape and ensuring operation, security and compliance Close cooperation with service owners, operations, architecture, IT security and project teams Support in service transfer and building sustainable operating models Analysis of new technologies, market trends and tools to further develop Group-wide platform and infrastructure services Participation in architectural and design boards as well as in group-wide IT bodies Working in international project teams Coordination and control of external service providers
The position can be occupied at the locations Kiel, Düsseldorf, Bremen and all other Rhine metal locations.
Multiannual professional experience in enterprise Linux, containerization, architectural roles in the group environment Security in the application and creation of scripts / Playbooks for automation in Ansible or Puppet Funded expertise in Linux system architecture as well as container and orchestration technologies (especially RedHat OpenShift, Kubernetes) Experience with APIs, Microservices architectures and Cloud-native Design-Patterns in the hybrid cloud environment Wide understanding of complex IT infrastructures including Virtualization, Storage (NetApp), Backup (Commvault) and ServiceNow Integration Experience with Azure Cloud Services and Migration of On-Premise Workloads in Cloud Environments Experience in the service design according to ITIL as well as in architectural methods (e.g. 8. TOGAF, COBIT) Understanding governance, compliance and data protection requirements in the Group context Embossed Analytical and Conceptual Mindfulness with a view to relationships Ability to convey complex technical facts to addressees Experience in cooperation with Enterprise Architects, Service Owners and project teams in complex organizational structures German and English language skills in word and writing readiness for business trips to other locations and willingness to call and weekend work
At our location in Düsseldorf we offer you:
Employee income Flexible working time models and VIVA family service Fitness and health services Subsidised operating restaurant Occupational pension Bike Leasing Employee share purchase program Corporate Benefits Platform Germany Ticket as a Job Ticket Individual and diverse external as well as internal developments, including at the Rheinmetall Academy and via an e-learning platform Professional integration process accompanied by a digital onboarding tool
Location
![]() | Rheinmetall IT Solutions GmbH | |
| bundesweit, Kiel, Düsseldorf, Bremen | ||
| Germany |
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