L2 OpenStack/Kubernetes-Container Ops (m/w/d) – Winterthur Area

ph3NTT DATA OpenStack/Kubernetes-Container Ops Engineer /h3pMake an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. We are seeking an L2 OpenStack/Kubernetes-Container Ops Engineer to provide day-2 operational support for OpenStack and Kubernetes-based container platforms. The role is responsible for maintaining stable and reliable cloud platform services through incident management, service requests, platform administration, health checks, and standard change activities while ensuring appropriate escalation of complex architectural or control-plane issues. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliAdminister and support OpenStack and Kubernetes/container platforms in a production environment. /liliPerform day-2 operational activities, including incident resolution, service requests, health checks, and routine maintenance. /liliTroubleshoot container runtime, platform, and infrastructure-related issues. /liliExecute standard operational changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities following established procedures. /liliMonitor platform performance, availability, and service health. /liliMaintain operational documentation, procedures, and service records. /liliCollaborate closely with Linux and baremetal infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end platform stability. /liliEscalate complex issues to specialist engineering teams when deeper architecture or control-plane expertise is required. /li /ulh3Required Qualifications /h3ulliExperience supporting OpenStack, Kubernetes, or container-based platforms in an enterprise environment. /liliGood understanding of cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, Linux systems, and operational support processes. /liliExperience with incident management, troubleshooting, monitoring, and service operations. /liliStrong analytical skills and a proactive approach to maintaining service reliability. /liliAbility to work within structured operational and service management frameworks. /li /ulh3Preferred Certifications /h3ulliCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) /liliCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) /liliOpenStack administration training/certification (e.g., Red Hat OpenStack Platform Administration) /liliAdditional Security, Network, Storage, or Compute infrastructure certifications are advantageous /li /ulh3Language Requirement /h3pGerman language proficiency at minimum B2 level is mandatory. The role requires the ability to effectively participate in technical discussions, incident coordination, service reviews, change management activities, and day-to-day communication with German-speaking stakeholders, customers, and operational teams. /ph3Citizenship Requirement /h3pApplicants must hold Swiss citizenship. /ph3Location /h3pWinterthur area, Switzerland Candidates should be based in, or regularly available within, the Winterthur region to support customer engagement, operational coordination, onsite and remote-hands activities, governance meetings, and escalation management when required. /ph3Workplace type: About NTT DATA /h3pNTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD. /ph3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3pEqual Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr