DevOps Engineer

About the SnT

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

Your role

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Containerize applications and manage container orchestration using Docker
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with Ansible
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools in Python
• Monitor system performance, optimize build and deployment processes, and troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with multiple development teams to streamline workflows and improve reliability
• Ensure security best practices in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and containerized environments
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions for proactive issue resolution
• Maintain and enhance documentation for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and automation processes

Your profile

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a similar role
• Expertise in GitLab, including GitLab CI/CD pipelines and repository management
• Strong knowledge of containerization and Docker ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support multiple development teams
• Fluency in English is required. Luxembourgish, French or German would be an asset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana
• Experience with scan code and other FOSS related tooling
• Familiarity with networking concepts and Linux administration
• Experience with HPC is a plus

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg is committed to achieving gender parity among its staff. Should candidates present equivalent profiles, preference will be given to female candidates in all departments where gender parity is not yet achieved.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg Campus
• Internal Title: Infrastructure and architecture engineer
• Job Reference: UOL07413

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