Job Description

Hi, Welcome to Elektrobit!

Would you like to have a job where you can influence one of the biggest industries? Do you have a vision of what the mobility of the future could look like? Then we have just the right thing for you!

Before we dive right into your concrete position of interest

We would like to introduce ourselves.

Elektrobit is the trusted partner in the transition to the software-defined vehicle (SDV). With over 35 years of award-winning automotive software expertise, Elektrobit’s innovative portfolio and comprehensive SDV ecosystem empower OEMs, Tier 1s, along with ODMs and Big Tech to build future-ready solutions with speed and confidence. Its SDV building blocks include operating systems, middleware, embedded software, digital cockpit solutions, engineering services, and development workflows - driving faster innovation and seamless integration across the vehicle lifecycle. Elektrobit software powers over five billion devices in more than 630 million vehicles worldwide. It is a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of AUMOVIO.

Would you like to help make this vision a reality and move the world with us? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a new Senior Expert/ Architect Storage/Backup & Linux

What you do

Senior Expert of IT Platform, Information Technology

Senior Linux & Infrastructure Technical Lead to design, operate, and continuously improve our enterprise IT platforms acting as technical authority, providing leadership, shaping infrastructure architecture, and ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable services.

Technical Leadership & Planning

• Act as technical team leader, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical decision-making
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for infrastructure initiatives
• Design and maintain high performance development and production architectures
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation

Linux Systems & Security

• Administer and support enterprise Linux environments (server and desktop)
• Design and enforce Linux security standards (SSH, sudo, firewall, system hardening)
• Strong understanding on Virtualization & Containerization
• Design and operate containerized environments using Docker/Podman
• Utilize WSL2 for development and integration workflows
• Manage Linux RDP and VNC services

Monitoring & Operations

• Implementation and maintenance of monitoring solutions (Checkmk, Icinga, Nagios)
• Proactively monitor system health, performance, and availability
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues

Storage & File Services

• Architect, deploy, and support enterprise file storage solutions
• Expert-level management of PowerScale (or similar), including Vault configurations
• Integrate file services with Active Directory

Backup & Data Protection

• Design and manage enterprise backup solutions using Networker and Data Domain
• Architect Data Domain Vault solutions for long-term retention and compliance
• Maintain and improve backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
• Basic exposure to modern backup platforms (Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity)

Automation & Process

• Design and implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Foreman, Katello, and Salt
• Continuously improve infrastructure reliability through automation and standardization
• Apply ITIL concepts to incident, change, and problem management
• Use Jira for task tracking and project coordination

What you bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, Perl)
• Deep understanding of enterprise storage and backup technologies
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience in leading technical teams and infrastructure projects

Nice to Have

• Basic networking and VPN knowledge
• Familiarity with Active Directory administration
• Support Panzura/Nasuni, Qumulo, and Windows File Servers
• Experience with virtualization, containers, and Kubernetes, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters

Look forward to

• Working on exciting and future-oriented projects, together with best-in-class colleagues.
• Benefiting from our international collaborations and our multicultural and diverse #teamElektrobit, there’s so much we learn from each other.
• Having a job that fits to your life through access to mobile work, flextime without core hours and tailored work time models such as part-time work.
• Enjoying an informal working environment throughout the company with no dress code.
• Being part of a team where we believe in each other, care for each other, and can rely on each other. Regular team and sport events strengthen our team spirit even further.
• Continuously learning and building your skill set with first-class development opportunities, e.g. through unlimited access to the e-learning platform Udemy and our extensive know-how.
• Profiting from a generously subsidized company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
• Vacation days according to your experience level;
• Premium insurance to medical services;
• 13th salary and loyalty bonus;

You would like to work on flexible, innovative solutions for car infrastructure software, connectivity & security, automated driving, and user experience? Then we want to hear from you!

Reach out to us

Are you our new Senior Expert/ Architect Storage/Backup & Linux? Then apply in no time via our job portal. What we need is your CV and you can import your résumé data automatically. Do you have any questions? Andreea Jeler will be happy to answer them. Please call her on +40 740 238 238.
Check out our website https://www.elektrobit.com/careers/ for more information on working at Elektrobit.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

At Elektrobit, we celebrate diversity. Your ethnic origin, gender, religion or world view, disability, age, or sexual identity do not matter to us. The only important thing is that you fit in with us and are passionate about automotive software.