Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer (student part-time)

Job offer

For our Brno R&D center we are looking for an Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer who will own the reliability, scalability and operational excellence of TBS Biometrics infrastructure.
 
You will manage our hybrid environment consisting of on-premise systems, Azure cloud services and internal engineering platforms. Working closely with software developers, you will ensure secure, stable and efficient delivery of our biometric solutions worldwide.
 
You will be the primary owner of TBS internal infrastructure and cloud operations, ensuring reliability, security, and continuous improvement of systems supporting both our engineering teams and global biometric solutions. You will also help drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and automation across the company, enabling teams to work more efficiently while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Who we are

At TBS Biometrics (Touchless Biometric Systems AG), we are redefining secure identification through cutting-edge biometric technology. Headquartered near Zurich, Switzerland, with a development subsidiary in Brno, we are a small but globally recognized biometric specialist trusted by major security integrators.
 
Rooted in Swiss engineering excellence, we deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive systems that meet the highest standards of data protection. Our portfolio includes advanced 2D/3D biometric terminals, mobile applications, card readers, and the cloud-based BioManager platform—used across critical infrastructure, banking, government, education, logistics, and hospitality.
 
We operate internationally with teams in Switzerland, the Czech Republic, UAE, KSA, LATAM, and the USA. Our Brno office serves as a key innovation hub for both software and hardware development. Join us and be part of a company where Swiss precision meets global impact in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing tech sectors.

In this role, you will

Infrastructure:

• Administer Linux-based infrastructure and services
• Manage Proxmox virtualization environment
• Ensure infrastructure availability and performance
• Support security hardening and infrastructure security initiatives
• Participate in vulnerability remediation activities
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities
• Maintain internal engineering platforms including Git repositories, Docker Registry, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki and collaboration services

Cloud & Platform Engineering:

• Operate Microsoft Azure environments
• Manage cloud networking and connectivity
• Maintain Cloudflare services and DNS infrastructure
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
• Provision, deploy and maintain virtual and cloud infrastructure supporting development and production environments

DevOps & Automation:

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation
• Improve deployment processes and operational efficiency
• Support software development teams with infrastructure needs
• Drive adoption of AI technologies, workflows and automation opportunities across the company

Monitoring & Reliability:

• Maintain monitoring and observability platforms
• Configure alerts and incident response procedures
• Analyze operational metrics and identify improvements
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Participate in infrastructure incident response and operational troubleshooting when required

Skills & Experience

Must Have:

• Linux administration
• Networking fundamentals
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash or Python)
• Monitoring, preferably Grafana, Prometheus and Loki
• Virtualization platforms
• CI/CD concepts
• Docker
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work in an international environment

Nice to Have:

• Gitea
• Buildbot
• Kubernetes
• Azure DevOps
• Cloudflare
• Azure administration
• Proxmox
• Ansible

Personality

• Fair, respectful, and friendly teammate
• Self-directed, organized, and reliable
• Strong communication skills
• Pragmatic, focused on problem solving and continuous improvement
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies

Education

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer you

• Flexible workload (30–50%) depending on candidate profile and experience.
• Suitable for flexible student.
• Small, fast-moving engineering team: real ownership, direct access to the CTO and CEO, and the opportunity to influence our standards and technology stack
• Cutting-edge biometric technologies and work alongside passionate experts in an innovative industry
• Modern workplace perks: on-site parking, unlimited coffee, a company-issued laptop, and market-competitive compensation
• Friendly and collaborative office environment with room for personal and professional growth
• Hybrid model with regular presence in the Brno office, especially during handover, infrastructure maintenance and incidents.

How to Apply

We’d be delighted to hear from you—whether you have a question or want to apply for the role. Please send your resume and a cover letter to us. Thank you!