
Checkmk GmbH
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We are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company where positive collaboration is very important. We have a strong team and a great customer community. High autonomy and flat hierarchies are part of our everyday life.
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Technical Copywriter - Demand Generation
Checkmk GmbHWe are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company where positive collaboration is very important. We have a strong team and a great customer community. High autonomy and flat hierarchies are part of our everyday life.
Role Description Your mission: - Create conversion-focused copy across demand generation channels, including: - Paid ads - Search - Display - Video ads - Landing pages - Emails - Webinars - Social campaigns - Other campaign assets - Write standout headlines, hooks, subject lines, and messaging tailored to different technical personas, including: - SREs - Platform engineers - DevOps teams - IT operations professionals - IT managers - CIOs - Repurpose technical content into engaging campaign messages across channels. - Use AI tools to accelerate content development, create variations, and adapt campaign messaging for different formats and audiences. - Test and optimize messaging, including: - Hooks - Pain points - Claims - Proof points - Calls to action - Develop written content for video concepts, scripts, storyboards, product explainers, and social clips. - Collaborate with internal teams to create accurate, differentiated messaging. - Create and maintain landing pages in the CMS and on the website. Qualifications - Excellent copywriting skills with a strong portfolio across multiple formats and channels. - Experience creating content that drives engagement and conversion. - Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling messaging. - Credibility with technical audiences and an understanding of IT Operations, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, observability, or monitoring. - Technical background through engineering studies, hands-on infrastructure experience, homelabs, or equivalent experience. - Experience with AI tools for content creation. - Strong testing mindset and ability to use data to improve performance. - Basic image and video editing skills are a plus. - Fluent English (C2 Level), German is a plus. Benefits - The chance to make a decisive impact and shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing tech company while growing with your tasks and responsibilities. - Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. - With the wide range of sports and wellness offers from Wellpass, you can choose from over 9,000 sports and wellness offers. - An agile team that embodies autonomy and fast decision making within flat hierarchies. - A unique corporate culture where we emphasize equality, diversity, and inclusion. - A wide range of education and training opportunities. - Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and an office in one of the most beautiful, central districts of Munich. - An attractive salary. - Regular onsite events of all sorts (Company Outings, Team events, Checkmk Conference, Conference After Party, and more) in a familiar atmosphere. Company Description We are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. Checkmk is available as an open-source and commercial edition. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. Over the last years we have grown from 20 to over 250 employees to support our customer growth in Europe, the US, and beyond. Our colleagues currently work from our Munich HQ as well as across Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Poland, USA, Singapore, and Malaysia. We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and easy-going company where positive collaboration is very important. We are more than just colleagues; we have a strong team and a great customer community. For us, high autonomy and flat hierarchies are not just words on paper, but everyday life. With us, you don’t work as one of hundreds or on purely theoretical questions but have an immediate positive influence. With our product, we make the lives of thousands of administrators easier and help them in coping with the increasing complexity of IT. Our customers love our product and your work helps to keep it that way!
Senior System Engineer
Checkmk GmbHWe are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company where positive collaboration is very important. We have a strong team and a great customer community. High autonomy and flat hierarchies are part of our everyday life.
Role Description Your Mission: Pragmatism meets strategic foresight - Engage in "system archaeology" to understand the Linux-based on-prem infrastructure. - Comprehend existing Ubuntu server structures despite sparse documentation. - Ensure reliable stability while building a foundation for future operations. - Act pragmatically in day-to-day operations with a focus on standardization and long-term architecture. - Follow the DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself) to automate solutions for recurring problems. Infrastructure Ownership: - Take technical responsibility for the reliability and operational readiness of the Linux infrastructure (focusing on Ubuntu). - Manage a Proxmox cluster where central development and testing environments run. Sustainable Standardization: - Transition grown structures into clearly documented, traceable processes. - Aim for Continuous Compliance, integrating guidelines and quality standards into daily operations. Collaboration & Technical Writing: - Possess strong communication skills to explain complex technical topics to various stakeholders. - Write excellent documentation and lead by example in clean processes. Integrative Working: - Involve less experienced team members productively and with motivation in new infrastructure projects. Confident Balance: - Navigate between strategic data center infrastructure projects and daily operations, including occasional 3rd-level support. Qualifications - Experienced Linux System Administrator or Systems Engineer. - Sound professional experience in the administration of Linux infrastructures (focusing on Ubuntu, shell scripting, package management). - Consistent work according to the "Infrastructure as Code" principle. - Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD. - Mastery of virtualization (Proxmox VE or Qemu/KVM) and Linux web/DB stacks (Nginx/Apache, PostgreSQL, Redis). - Knowledge of storage domains, including Ceph clusters, ZFS (TrueNAS), and backup strategies. - Well-versed in network infrastructures, firewalls (pfSense/OPNsense), and DNS security (SPF/DKIM/DMARC). - Ability to combine iterative, solution-oriented approaches with process discipline and reliability. - Understanding of fundamental concepts behind IT solutions. - Strong project management basics with high process discipline and team spirit. - Fluent in English; German is a plus. Requirements - Knowledge of Checkmk or the Elastic Stack is a plus. - Experience with Debian distributions in an enterprise environment. - Experience with Identity & Access Management (OpenLDAP, SAML/SSO integrations, Authentik, Okta, or similar). - Experience with Vulnerability Management (e.g., Rapid7). - Experience with container technologies (Docker, OCI) or IPAM tools (NetBox). - Basic administration knowledge in public cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). Benefits - Opportunity to make a decisive impact in a dynamic, fast-growing tech company. - Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. - Access to over 9,000 sports and wellness offers through Wellpass. - An agile team with autonomy and fast decision-making within flat hierarchies. - A unique corporate culture emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. - A wide range of education and training opportunities. - Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and an office in Munich. - An attractive salary. - Regular onsite events (Company Outings, Team events, Checkmk Conference, etc.) in a familiar atmosphere. Company Description We are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts who are passionate about helping companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. - Grown from 20 to over 250 employees to support customer growth in Europe, the US, and beyond. - Colleagues work from our Munich HQ and across various countries. - Emphasis on positive collaboration and high autonomy with flat hierarchies. - Immediate positive influence on the lives of thousands of administrators.
IT Specialist Workplace Management
Checkmk GmbHWe are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company where positive collaboration is very important. We have a strong team and a great customer community. High autonomy and flat hierarchies are part of our everyday life.
Role Description Checkmk is growing rapidly. To ensure our teams can achieve peak performance, they need an IT infrastructure that simply works. As an IT Specialist in Workplace Management, you are the central point of contact for our employees. You ensure a modern, stable working environment and combine technical know-how with a strong service orientation. You don't just manage tickets; you actively help shape the digital work environment of our colleagues. Your Tasks: Mastering Technology, Living Service - End-to-End Workplace Support: Responsible for analyzing and resolving error messages in Windows and Ubuntu environments. - Automation & Optimization: Use existing automations (e.g., software distribution) and actively participate in the further development and optimization of our deployment processes. - Hardware & Lifecycle Management: From procurement and setup (notebooks, peripherals) to repairs (e.g., hardware upgrades), the lifecycle of our work devices is in your hands. - Identity & Access Management: Manage user accounts in Google Workspace, maintain permissions (LDAP), and support security tools such as Bitwarden and Yubikeys. - Onboarding & Events: First point of contact for new joiners and provide technical support for our internal company events (All-Hands meetings). Qualifications - Successfully completed vocational training as an IT Specialist for System Integration (m/f/d) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience. - Confident handling of Windows 11 and Ubuntu Linux on the desktop. - Experience in hardware troubleshooting and patch management. - Knowledge of tools such as ManageEngine, Snipe-IT, or Jira Service Management is a plus. - Outgoing personality with a passion for helping people with technical challenges. - Independent and structured work style, maintaining composure during peak loads. - Confident communication in German and English (support level). Benefits - The chance to make a decisive impact and shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing tech company while growing with your tasks and responsibilities. - Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. - Workation: opportunity to work 6 weeks within the EU to extend your vacation. - Access to over 9,000 sports and wellness offers from Wellpass. - An agile team that embodies autonomy and fast decision-making within flat hierarchies. - A unique corporate culture emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. - A wide range of education and training opportunities. - Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and an office in one of the most beautiful, central districts of Munich. - An attractive salary. - Regular onsite events of all sorts (Company Outings, Team events, Checkmk Conference, Conference After Party, and more) in a familiar atmosphere. Company Description We are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. Checkmk is available as an open-source and commercial edition. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. - Over the last years, we have grown from 20 to over 250 employees to support our customer growth in Europe, the US, and beyond. - Our colleagues currently work from our Munich HQ as well as across Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Spain, Poland, USA, Singapore, and Malaysia. - We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and easy-going company where positive collaboration is very important. - High autonomy and flat hierarchies are not just words on paper, but everyday life. - Our product makes the lives of thousands of administrators easier and helps them cope with the increasing complexity of IT.
DevSecOps Cloud Security
Checkmk GmbHWe are the creators of Checkmk, a leading hybrid IT monitoring software for both cloud-native and traditional infrastructures and applications. We are a strong team of software developers and DevOps, open-source enthusiasts, and nerds who are passionate about helping small and large companies run their complex IT infrastructures reliably. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company where positive collaboration is very important. We have a strong team and a great customer community. High autonomy and flat hierarchies are part of our everyday life.
Role Description Checkmk is bringing its industry-leading monitoring solution to the cloud. We have built a robust, cloud-native foundation on AWS, and we are now looking for a DevSecOps specialist to lead the next phase of our security evolution. - Lead the Security Evolution: Take ownership of our security roadmap, moving from a developer-led security model to a specialized, automated DevSecOps practice. - Advanced AWS Hardening: Deepen our infrastructure security by implementing advanced AWS configurations (e.g., Service Control Policies, refined IAM boundaries, and specialized GuardDuty/Macie integration). - Automate the "Shift-Left": Integrate sophisticated security gates into our existing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that hardening is a silent, automated partner to our deployment process. - Kubernetes Security Specialist: Enhance our EKS security posture, implementing advanced network policies, runtime security, and automated vulnerability remediation. - Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary consultant for the engineering team, helping to balance rapid feature development with high-assurance security standards. Qualifications - The Experience: 4+ years in DevOps/SRE, with a clear specialization in Cloud Security for high-availability SaaS products. - AWS Power User: Proven track record of securing complex AWS environments, leveraging AWS-native security tools effectively. - Infrastructure-as-Code: Expert in Terraform, believing that if a security policy isn't in code, it doesn't exist. - Container & K8s Depth: Deep knowledge of the CNCF security landscape, understanding how to protect the cluster, the pod, and the code. - Collaborative Leadership: A "Security Builder and Enabler," who enjoys teaching others and building consensus on technical standards. - Analytical Mindset: Enjoys anticipating risks before they manifest and building systems that fail safely. - Language: Business fluent English; German is a plus. Benefits - The chance to make a decisive impact and shape the future of a dynamic, fast-growing tech company while growing with your tasks and responsibilities. - Flexible and family-friendly working conditions in a stable environment. - Access to over 9,000 sports and wellness offers from Wellpass. - An agile team that embodies autonomy and fast decision-making within flat hierarchies. - A unique corporate culture emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. - A wide range of education and training opportunities. - Fully remote work or high flexibility between mobile work and an office in one of the most beautiful, central districts of Munich. - An attractive salary. - Regular onsite events of all sorts (Company Outings, Team events, Checkmk Conference, Conference After Party, and more) in a familiar atmosphere.