Ingénieur DevOps DSI (F/H)
Thales · Élancourt, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- €60,000 / year
- Élancourt, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Manage IT infrastructure operational readiness and security.
- Automate system management using DevOps practices.
- Resolve technical incidents and optimize systems.
- Collaborate with teams on technical solutions.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
About the role
About Thales
Thales is a global leader in high technology, specializing in Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital sectors. We develop products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and inclusive world. Thales invests nearly €4 billion annually in R&D, focusing on key innovation areas like AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, and 6G. With approximately 81,000 employees in 68 countries, we are committed to technological excellence and shared ambition. Our benefits include an attractive compensation package, continuous skills development through training programs and internal communities, an inclusive and supportive work environment promoting work-life balance, and recognized social and environmental commitment.Your Daily Work Environment
Our Elancourt site, located in the heart of Saint Quentin en Yvelines, is one of Thales's most significant technological centers of excellence. It encompasses a diverse range of systems and equipment, requiring expertise across over 80 professions in high-tech defense, security, and digital services solutions.Your Missions
As a DevOps Engineer within our DSI, you will be responsible for:- Ensuring the operational readiness and security (MCO/MCS) of deployed infrastructures and operating systems.
- Managing the lifecycle of machines, including virtual machines (VMs) and bare-metal servers.
- Resolving technical incidents through thorough investigation and corrective actions.
- Proposing and implementing DevOps strategies to automate IT system management (CI/CD, IaC, scripting).
- Collaborating with other squads to meet technical needs and propose suitable solutions.
- Participating in the creation of technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
Your Profile
Your priority is to guarantee the stability and security of IT systems while optimizing processes. You aspire to master complex environments and thrive in a dynamic setting. You are eager to contribute to innovative projects within a team. You hold a Master's degree (BAC+5) in Computer Engineering and possess experience in:- Proficiency in Linux systems, particularly RHEL distributions (installation, configuration, troubleshooting).
- Good knowledge of hypervisors, especially VMware.
- Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible.
- Strong command of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
Key skills/competency
DevOps Engineer, IT Infrastructure, System Administration, Linux, RHEL, VMware, Puppet, Ansible, Oracle, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, IaC, Scripting, Incident Management, Technical Documentation, Thales, Elancourt, France, Cybersecurity, High TechnologySkills & topics
- DevOps Engineer
- Linux
- RHEL
- VMware
- Puppet
- Ansible
- CI/CD
- IaC
- Scripting
- IT Infrastructure
- System Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud
- Automation
- Incident Management
- Thales
- Elancourt
- France
How to get hired
- Research Thales's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their commitment to trust, technology, and inclusivity.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Linux (RHEL), VMware, DevOps tools (Puppet, Ansible), and databases (Oracle, Postgres), emphasizing your ability to ensure system stability and security.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, scripting, and troubleshooting complex IT environments.
- Showcase your soft skills: Emphasize your analytical mindset, curiosity, autonomy, and teamwork during interviews to align with Thales's values and the DevOps Engineer role.
- Apply strategically: Clearly articulate your motivation for joining Thales and how your skills contribute to their mission of building a safer and more inclusive future.
Technical preparation
Master Linux administration, especially RHEL.,Familiarize with VMware hypervisor technologies.,Practice with automation tools like Puppet, Ansible.,Understand CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system stability challenge.,How do you approach incident resolution?,Give an example of automating a manual task.,How do you collaborate with other teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer at Thales in Elancourt?
- As a DevOps Engineer at Thales in Elancourt, your primary responsibilities include ensuring the operational and security readiness of IT infrastructures and operating systems, managing machine lifecycles, resolving technical incidents, and implementing DevOps strategies for automation (CI/CD, IaC, scripting).
- What technical skills are essential for the DevOps Engineer role at Thales?
- Essential technical skills for this DevOps Engineer position include strong proficiency in Linux systems (especially RHEL), good knowledge of hypervisors like VMware, experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Puppet and Ansible, and a solid understanding of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
- What is the expected educational background for the DevOps Engineer position at Thales?
- The ideal candidate for the DevOps Engineer role at Thales holds a Master's degree (BAC+5) in Computer Engineering, coupled with relevant professional experience in the required technical areas.
- How does Thales support professional development for its employees?
- Thales is committed to continuous skills development, offering extensive training programs, internal academies, and fostering internal communities to support employee growth. This includes opportunities to deepen expertise in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
- What is the work environment like at the Thales Elancourt site?
- The Thales Elancourt site is a major technological center of excellence, offering a dynamic and technically diverse environment. It's a place where you can work on high-tech defense, security, and digital services solutions within an inclusive and supportive culture.
- Does Thales encourage diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?
- Yes, Thales is a Handi-Engaged company that recognizes all talents and considers diversity its greatest asset. They encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to create an inclusive workplace.
- What are the key DevOps practices mentioned for this role?
- The key DevOps practices relevant to this role include Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and the use of scripting for automating IT system management.