Network & Cloud Engineer (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Leipzig, Berlin, Hybrid

What's it all about?

At Gridfuse, we believe the future of energy should be decentralized and renewable — and we’re building the infrastructure to make that happen.

The grid still depends on fossil fuels — not because we lack renewable energy, but because we lack the systems to integrate it reliably. Our mission is to shift that balance through technology: by building intelligent, decentralized power pools that respond to volatility in real time.

Join our team of Cloud Engineers and Kubernetes Experts to design and operate secure, high-performance systems that drive this transformation.

As a Network & Cloud Engineer, you’ll work on hybrid cloud and datacenter infrastructure powering critical, distributed applications.

We are looking for colleague (m/f/d) to join us in Leipzig or remotely from Berlin (since part of the team is based in Berlin).

The role

Manage and improve network infrastructure across AWS and on-premises data centers
Design and build secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions
Ensure connectivity, availability, and security of our hybrid systems
Work hands-on with physical equipment (firewalls, servers, cabling)
Automate infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Support troubleshooting across systems, network layers, and tools

What we need from you

We don’t expect you to tick every box.
If you match around 75% of these, we’d love to hear from you!
- 3–5+ years working in hybrid infrastructure (AWS + on-premises)
- Experience with networking fundamentals and protocols (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, LACP, VPN)
- Familiar with AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPNs, Direct Connect, etc.)
- Understanding of network security and best practices
- Ability to assess risks and develop security-focused solutions
- Comfortable with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Good monitoring and debugging skills across the stack
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven startup environment
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken (German is not required as English is our company language)
Nice to Have:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
- Experience with ISO27001, KRITIS, or SOC vendors
- Exposure to the energy sector or critical infrastructure
- Knowledge of IoT security challenges

What we offer

Competitive hardware including a standing desk, 4K curved screen, and MacBook Pro 
City center office location including home office option 
EGYM Wellpass membership support
Educational budget for every employee
Team events, summer & winter parties
Real startup culture by having an impact in a small, motivated team

Sounds good to you?

Please submit your application including your salary expectations and earliest starting date. 
After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within a couple of business days.  

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About us

We believe that a team of passionate tech people driven by a great mission can build everything. This is why we focus on getting and keeping the right people.
We encourage everyone at Gridfuse to take ownership and responsibility. We want to empower ourselves in what we do and to empower our mates. Our strong believe is that building up trustworthy relationships will give us the power to grow.

We see technology innovations as the key enabler for our teams and our business itself. Having this in mind we want to adapt fast and focus on working with cutting-edge technologies.

Current crises forced us to make a decision. Life is too short to build the next webshop. We all are part of the Gridfuse team to build something that has a positive impact on the life of current and future generations. This urgent mission is our daily motivation.

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest in Gridfuse and are excited that you want to join us on our mission to create a greener world.
If you have any trouble uploading your data, please reach out to people@gridfuse.com