System Engineer (m/f/d) Focus Automation

Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH

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Leipzig, Germany

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5 days ago

Estimated salary

€4,231 – €6,278per month

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🏠 Hybrid Full-time 🏷️ DevOps / SRE

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Description

You integrate product features into Linux- and Windows-based system and customer environments and create the necessary integration guides and deployment solutions. You automate deployment, integration and operations processes with Shell, Python or comparable tools to ensure traceable, repeatable rollouts. Together with the operations team you support maintenance, error analysis and troubleshooting in customer environments, and you accompany rollouts and commissioning on-site at customers. You also evolve the internal development and integration infrastructure and capture lessons learned in technical documentation, runbooks and best practices. The role sits within ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company specializing in IP network analytics.

Requirements

Degree in computer science, an IT apprenticeship (e.g. IT specialist for system integration) or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
Several years of hands-on experience as a system engineer, Linux engineer, DevOps engineer, IT system administrator or in a comparable technical role.
Solid knowledge of Linux- and Windows-based system environments and experience with system integration, deployment and technical troubleshooting.
Automation of recurring tasks and processes with Shell/Bash, Python or comparable scripting and automation solutions.
Willingness to take on customer assignments on-site and regularly accompany rollouts and commissioning.
Business-fluent German and English.

Languages

German

C2 · Fluent

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English

C2 · Fluent

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Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Career planning

Health care

No dress code

Company/team events

Family services

Attractive locations

Social incentives

Agile software development

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Training and development

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax

Gross Salary

€63,048/year

€5,254/month

Total Deductions

€23,937

38% effective rate

Net Salary (Take Home)

€3,259/mo

€39,111/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€10,226

🏦 Pension Insurance€5,863

🏥 Health Insurance€5,516

🫶 Care Insurance€1,513

📋 Unemployment Insurance€819

🏠 Cost of Living in Leipzig

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)

€700

Groceries

€260

Transport

€65

Utilities

€200

Internet

€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out

€10

Gym/Month

€35

Coffee

€3

Beer (0.5L)

€3

Cinema

€10

Monthly Net Salary:€3,259

Comfortable Living:€1,322

Monthly Savings:€1,937 (59%)

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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,937 monthly, which is €23,244 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Leipzig. 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 €63,054 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 Leipzig

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Population

0.6M

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Quality of Life

8.0

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English Friendly

6.0

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Tech Scene

7.0

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International

6.0

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Public Transport

7.0

🚴

Bikeability

8.0

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Air Quality

7.0

🌳

Green Spaces

8.0

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Car Free

7.0

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About Leipzig

•Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
•Very affordable compared to western cities

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Climate

•Continental climate
•Cold winters
•Warm summers

❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C

☀️1600 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe
•Some areas less safe at night

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•University hospital
•Good coverage

Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0

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Culture

•Gewandhaus Orchestra
•Spinnerei art district

9.0

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Nightlife

•Thriving club and bar scene
•Karl-Liebknecht-Straße

8.0

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Recreation

•Lake district nearby
•Many parks and green spaces

8.0

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Cost of Living

•Very affordable for a major German city
•Rapidly rising rents but still cheap

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700

⚡ Utilities:€200

🛒 Groceries:€260

🍽️ Dining out:€12

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Category:DevOps / SRE

Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Mid-level

Posted:5 days ago

Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH

Germany: Leipzig

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.

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