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System Administrator - GitLab (m/f/d)

  • Falkenstein
  • Nuremberg
  • Fulltime
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Who we are:

With several hundred thousand servers in operation, Hetzner is one of the largest web hosting providers and data center operators in Europe. We provide our customers with high-tech products we develop in house, and with reliable infrastructure at fair prices. More than 450 Hetzner employees work every day to help shape the digital future and provide our customers with simple, efficient solutions to complex problems.
 

You have a good amount of experience administering GitLab and know how to stay calm and focused — even when working in complex system environments? Then join our team in Falkenstein/Vogtland or Nuremberg as a System Administrator (m/f/d) and take charge of operating and improving our self-hosted GitLab infrastructure.

Your responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and manage our self-hosted GitLab instances
  • Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of the GitLab environment
  • Maintain and update GitLab, including GitLab Runner
  • Manage users, groups, and access permissions
  • Handle regular backups, updates, and security patches
  • Troubleshoot issues within GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation

What impresses us:

  • A completed degree or vocational training in IT (e.g. IT specialist for system integration)
  • Professional experience as a system administrator or in a similar role
  • Good knowledge of GitLab administration, including GitLab Runner and Docker
  • Confident at working with Linux servers and the command line
  • Hands-on experience with container technologies — especially Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g. Bash, Ruby)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, independent work style
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

The work environment at Hetzner:

At Hetzner Online, your tasks will be exciting, challenging, and varied. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes personal interaction, efficient decision making processes, and a strong DIY mentality. In addition to numerous social benefits, flexible working hours (where feasible), and opportunities for both professional and personal development, we can offer you an attractive salary.

Contact:

Do you have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us at career@hetzner.comor call our contact person for this position.

 
  • Sofia Wagner
  • People Operations Manager
  • +49 9831 505-139
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Work environment
Height-adjustable desks, free snacks & drinks
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Vacation & free time
6 weeks of vacation and time off in lieu for 100% of overtime worked
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Hetzner products
Free resources for your projects
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Remote work
Option to work remotely up to two days per week

From application to your first day at Hetzner

What happens after you submit your application? We explain it step by step here - from initial contact to joining the team.

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Application process

1. Find a job and apply

Find your dream job among our vacancies and apply quickly and easily online via our portal.

Our technology in a nutshell

What exactly does Hetzner do?

Not every position at Hetzner is directly related to IT, but our technology is at the heart of our company. Learn more about our core business and what we work on every day.

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Locations

Get to know your new workplace

Personal interaction on site, genuine cooperation, and our well-being are the foundation for innovation. That's why we need space for more than just work. Learn more about our three locations in Gunzenhausen, Falkenstein, and Nuremberg.