Junior Infrastructure Engineer (m/f/d) – Germany

Hornetsecurity GmbH

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Hannover, Germany

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1 month ago

Estimated salary

€4,971 – €7,102per month

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Description

Hornetsecurity is hiring a Junior Infrastructure Engineer for its Hannover (List) location, full-time (40 hours/week), starting immediately. You accompany the entire data center lifecycle, from building new racks and commissioning servers to ongoing operations, taking on more responsibility as you gain experience. Day-to-day work includes installing and cabling PDUs, network components and servers, configuring BIOS, firmware and RAID, and troubleshooting hardware and infrastructure issues. You also work with deployment and automation processes and, depending on the project, travel to data centers, occasionally for up to a week at a time.

Requirements

Completed IT vocational training, a comparable technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Basic knowledge of Linux, willing to expand it in daily operations
Basic understanding of networks and TCP/IP
Interest in server hardware, network technology and data center infrastructure, and enjoys hands-on hardware work
Careful, reliable working style with own ideas for questioning and improving processes
Team player with good English skills
Willingness to travel to data centers depending on project needs

Languages

English

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Benefits

Temporary Employee Exchange Program at global locations (e.g. Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington D.C.)

Home-office option and flexible working hours

Team events such as laser tag, escape room, or get-togethers at the company beer truck in Hannover

Be-Active Bonus – allowance for fitness memberships

Commute support: free parking in Hannover, GVH JobCard, or bike leasing

Employer contribution to company pension scheme

Referral bonus of €1,500 per successful hire

30 days of vacation, permanent contract, development opportunities, coffee/tea/soft drinks, fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax

Gross Salary

€72,432/year

€6,036/month

Total Deductions

€28,494

39% effective rate

Net Salary (Take Home)

€3,661/mo

€43,938/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€13,040

🏦 Pension Insurance€6,736

🏥 Health Insurance€6,103

🫶 Care Insurance€1,674

📋 Unemployment Insurance€941

🏠 Cost of Living in Hannover

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)

€850

Groceries

€285

Transport

€70

Utilities

€220

Internet

€36

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out

€12

Gym/Month

€38

Coffee

€3

Beer (0.5L)

€4

Cinema

€11

Monthly Net Salary:€3,661

Comfortable Living:€1,519

Monthly Savings:€2,142 (59%)

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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,142 monthly, which is €25,704 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Hannover. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €72,438 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing

4-12 weeks

Visa fee

€100

Requirements

University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport

Recognised university degree

Employment contract or binding job offer

Proof of salary meeting threshold

Health insurance coverage

Biometric passport photo

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📍 Life in Hannover

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Population

0.5M

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Quality of Life

7.0

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English Friendly

7.0

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Tech Scene

7.0

🌍

International

6.0

🚇

Public Transport

8.0

🚴

Bikeability

7.0

🌬️

Air Quality

7.0

🌳

Green Spaces

8.0

🚗

Car Free

7.0

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About Hannover

•World-leading trade fair city
•Central transport hub

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Climate

•Temperate climate
•Moderate seasons
•Some wind

❄️Jan: 1°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C

☀️1550 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe city
•Low violent crime

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•Hannover Medical School (MHH)
•Excellent specialists

Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0

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Culture

•Herrenhausen Gardens
•State opera

7.0

🎉

Nightlife

•Linden district bars
•Moderate nightlife

6.0

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Recreation

•Maschsee lake
•Eilenriede city forest

8.0

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Cost of Living

•Moderate costs
•Fair housing market

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€850

⚡ Utilities:€220

🛒 Groceries:€285

🍽️ Dining out:€14

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Category:DevOps / SRE

Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Entry Level

Posted:1 month ago

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