Senior IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer (m/f/d)

Cuculus Gmbh

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Work language: English

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About the role

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!Permanent / Full-time / Ilmenau, Erfurt or Leipzig - on site, especially during the first months / Start ASAP

We are looking for a Senior IT Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to own and improve Cuculus’ IT infrastructure, Jira Cloud administration, Linux systems, operational security, and transition from VM-based hosting to Microsoft Azure.

This role combines hands-on infrastructure operations with architecture, automation, security, and cloud migration responsibilities. The successful candidate will help build a reliable, secure, and increasingly cloud-based IT environment.

Your Role at a GlanceAzure & cloud migration• Lead the migration of…

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Location Insights: Leipzig

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High peacefulness (Global Peace Index rank 28)

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Salary at least €50,700 per year. €45,934 per year for IT specialists, other shortage occupations, and graduates within 3 years of their degree.

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IT specialists without a degree: at least 3 years of relevant professional experience at academic level in IT, gained in the last 7 years, with a salary of at least €45,934.20 (the Federal Employment Agency must approve)

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Work permits issued in 2025

108,091 first permits for work
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