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Head of Hybrid Platform Services (m/f/d)

Location Unterfoehring near Munich

Department Technology

Contract Type Unlimited

Reference Number 5648 011585 Q01

Contact Person Anna Maria Hirner

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Job Description



Tasks

  • You'll lead the team responsible for designing and implementing all components of our Hybrid Cloud Management Platform, ensuring alignment with Sky Germany's cloud adoption strategy
  • Your job is to transform complex, heterogeneous legacy infrastructure into a streamlined hybrid cloud ecosystem, driving high automation, enhanced resilience, business agility, and robust security compliance
  • Drive cloud-native adoption through Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitOps automation is part of your daily business
  • You'll ensure security compliance with CIS Benchmarks, cloud security frameworks, and regulatory requirements
  • You'll develop and implement operational excellence frameworks, using observability, auto-remediation, and proactive incident management
  • You'll help optimise cost efficiencies by leveraging chargeback/showback models and rightsizing strategies across hybrid infrastructure 
  • You'll act as communicative interface with executive stakeholders, security teams, and cloud architects to define and execute cloud strategies
  • You'll manage vendor relationships and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration and business alignment

Requirements

  • You've a a degree in Computer Science (or related field) as well as several years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure environments
  • You'll bring proven experience in architectural high-level design and implementation of enterprise-scale IT infrastructure transformations across diverse technologies
  • Expert knowledge in implementing hybrid cloud architecture with a strong focus on automation, compliance, and security distinguishes you
  • Deep knowledge of container technologies, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines sets you apart from others
  • You've experience with container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, Rancher, OpenShift), including deployment strategies, scaling, policy enforcement, and cluster management
  • Expertise in hybrid cloud and automation technologies (VMware, Red Hat, ServiceNow, Kubernetes), and cloud automation tools is among your strengths
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi) and GitOps workflows characterizes you
  • Experience with cloud security and compliance, including automated security hardening (CIS Benchmarks, Puppet, Compliance as Code) makes you stand out
  • You've a proven ability to drive efficiency improvements, optimize cloud operations, and establish reporting and KPI frameworks
  • Good English skills (written & spoken) round off your profile

Benefits

At Sky, we'll give you our full support, so you'll be all set to achieve your best. Our range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
  • Free Sky - watch all our content for free
  • Hybrid working model (60/40)
  • Flexible working hours with overtime compensation
  • 30 days of vacation + Holiday Buy
  • Subsidized Deutschland Ticket
  • Company Bike & EGYM Wellpass
  • Corporate Benefits platform
  • Lease & Buy - leasing of technical equipment with tax advantage
  • Casual dress code - come as you are
  • Child Office
Inclusion:
 
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
 
It is important to us to provide a fair and equal workplace for everyone. We strongly believe that a culture of diversity allows us to grow together and encourages creativity and innovation. Therefore, we will consider all qualified applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
 
Why wait?
 
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. We're also happy to accept your application in German.
 
To find out more about working with us, search #WirbeiSky or #LifeatSky on social media.
 
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Head of Hybrid Platform Services (m/f/d)

Unterfoehring near Munich

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