Martin 'golodhrim' Scholz

DevSecOps Engineer / Linux Administrator

I am a passionate DevSecOps Engineer with over 10 years of professional experience. I build DevSecOps pipelines with a wide variety of tools. I have scripting knowledge in Go, Python, and Bash. My preferred working environment is GitLab. I also work in the OpenSource field for Funtoo Linux, Gentoo Linux, ArchLinux, and FreeBSD.

Certifications

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Linux Unhatched

Cisco

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Cloud Ops

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Networking

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Security

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Serverless

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Databases

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Compute

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Introduction to Cloud 101

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Educate Getting Started with Storage

Amazon Web Services

2025

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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

Amazon Web Services

2025

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Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

2024

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AWS Knowledge: Storage Technologist

Amazon Web Services

2023

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AWS Knowledge: Data Protection & Disaster Recovery

Amazon Web Services

2023

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AWS Knowledge: Data Migration

Amazon Web Services

2023

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AWS Knowledge: Storage Core

Amazon Web Services

2023

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AWS Knowledge: File Storage

Amazon Web Services

2023

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AWS Learning: Object Storage

Amazon Web Services

2024

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AWS Learning: Block Storage

Amazon Web Services

2024

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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Amazon Web Services

2024

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CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification

CompTIA

2024

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Amazon Web Services

2024

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Amazon Web Services

2024

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

2024

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Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft

2024

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Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

2024

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GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)

GIAC

2024

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GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

GIAC

2024

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GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

GIAC

2024

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Soft Skills

Leadership
Team Work
Hard Working
Security
DevOps
DevSecOps
Agile Mindset

Languages

Language proficiency scores are based on Duolingo progress (0-160 scale) and mapped to CEFR levels:

0–9:
Very early A1 (use simple phrases for everyday needs)
10–19:
Early A1 (ask and answer simple questions)
20–29:
High A1 (chat a little if someone is patient and helpful)
30–59:
A2 (handle simple conversations about daily topics)
60–79:
Early B1 (confidently handle most situations while travelling)
80–99:
High B1 (manage daily situations and explain your ideas)
100–114:
Early B2 (discuss topics of interest in depth)
115–129:
High B2 (express yourself with ease; use the language for work, study, and more)
130–139:
Early C1 (communicate fluently in most situations; use the language effectively for social and professional purposes)
140–149:
High C1 (communicate with ease and spontaneity; use the language flexibly for complex academic and professional purposes)
150–160:
C2 (master-level proficiency; understand virtually everything and express yourself with complete precision and nuance)
English High C1
Swedish High A1
French Early A1
Japanese Very early A1
Scottish Gaelic Very early A1

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

FreeBSD

Advanced knowledge in FreeBSD system administration, including package management with pkg, ports system configuration, and security hardening. Experience with ZFS filesystem management, jails virtualization, and network configuration.

advanced

Debian

Deep knowledge in system administration and also build of individual packages.

expert

Devuan

Deep knowledge in system administration.

expert

Arch Linux

Deep knowledge in system administration and also build of individual packages.

expert

Gentoo Linux

Deep knowledge in system administration and also build of individual packages. Maintainance of private code repositories and setup of buildservers for binary installs.

expert

Funtoo Linux Technologies

Member of the Core Development Team. Deep knowledge of the OS and support for it.

expert

CentOS

Deep knowledge in system administration and also build of individual packages.

expert

XenServer

Private Project for testing and virtualisation.

advanced

Proxmox

Advanced experience with Proxmox VE virtualization platform, including KVM and LXC container management, cluster configuration, and high-availability setups. Proficient in backup strategies, storage management with ZFS, and network configuration for virtual environments.

advanced

AlmaLinux

Testing architecture in comparision to CentOS.

advanced

Rocky Linux

Testing architecture in comparision to CentOS.

advanced

DevOps & Automation

Ansible

Automation of home environment.

expert

SaltStack

Experienced with it to automate the configuration of complex server architectures.

expert

Docker

Small projects for own builds on GitLab

advanced

Kubernetes

Production experience with 12+ month Kubernetes migration project. Setup and administration of production K8s cluster including Authentik, MariaDB Operator, Velero Backups, PostgreSQL Cluster, FluxCD GitOps, and GitLab Runner integration.

advanced

GitLab

My main hoster for repositories, also able to setup on-prem for more complex tasks.

expert

git

Experienced with git-based development. Mostly, use GitLab. Also, have experience in working with Github.

expert

Databases

PostgreSQL

My prefered DB system, as it is in my eyes the cleanest of all the SQL-structures.

expert

MariaDB

Used it at work, also able to do a galera cluster setup.

expert

Typesetting

TeX

Basic knowledge.

basic

ConTeXt

One of my main typesetting systems. Specialicest for Books as more freedom in typesetting.

expert

LaTeX

Second of my main typesetting systems. Use it for more standard tasks, where no special work needs to be done.

expert

Programming Languages

Go

Using as the main language for professional development. Capable of writing scalable, testable, and maintainable program.

expert

Python

My first programming language. Still use it, also I nowadays prefer Go.

expert

Django

Did some small projects with it.

advanced

C++

Know basic C/C++ programming. Used for contest programming and problem solving.

basic

Static Site Generators

Zine SSG

Zig-based static site generator with advanced templating capabilities. Experienced in SuperHTML templates, SuperMarkdown content, custom layouts, and asset management. Successfully migrated from Hugo to Zine, implementing complex CV layouts with dynamic data structures and responsive design.

advanced

Hugo

Hugo is a static site generator, which I also used to build this page. I am able to use it and modify predefined themes.

expert

Sphinx

Also a static site generator. I use it for some documentation features. I am able to run, modify and extend the functionality.

advanced

Other Tools

Microsoft and Tools

Basic knowledge. Haven't used it now for over 20 years.

basic

Experience

DevSecOps Engineer / Linux Administrator

Mediatis AG

Aug 2021 - Present

Frankfurt/Main

Mediatis AG is a webhosting company. It offers their customers a wide range of products, including Typo3, Drupal, and comprehensive support for cloud services.

Key Achievements:

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Management and administration of Entra ID, Azure, and AWS for enterprise and customers
  • AWS Consulting: Cross-Account Roles, Security Best Practices, and Cost Optimization
  • Infrastructure as Code: Salt/Terraform/GitLab CI/CD administration, Terraform restructuring with Trivy integration and modularization
  • Kubernetes Migration: 12+ month long-term project (Oct 2024 - Nov 2025) - complete migration from legacy infrastructure to production K8s cluster
  • Kubernetes Setup: Authentik, MariaDB Operator, Velero Backups, PostgreSQL Cluster, FluxCD GitOps, GitLab Runner - production operations established
  • Security Management: Vanta, Greenbone, Firewall Management, Vulnerability and Patch Management, Security Incident Response (Nov 2025)
  • Compliance: ISO 27001:2022 and NIS-2 documentation, Stage 1 Audit successful (Nov 2025), internal and external audits
  • AWS Certifications: SAP-C02 (Nov 2024) and DOP-C02 (Jan 2025) Professional-level within 3 months, ~120h preparation time
  • Network Security: VPN migration OpenVPN to WireGuard (Feb 2025), DNSSEC implementation for all domains, comprehensive firewall reviews
  • IT Support: Mac/Windows support, MDM management (Mosyle), Hardware onboarding (MacBooks, iPhones), VPN administration
  • Customer Projects: Minerva Image Viewer deployments (Alzheimer Dataset, SpectraPlex, multiple Stories), Kubernetes clusters, Enterprise hosting solutions (Betasystems, Stonebranch, Huck Seiltechnik)
  • Monitoring: Grafana/Prometheus/Loki administration, Incident Management, On-Call support for critical issues
  • Backup & Recovery: Backup strategies, Recovery tests (Nov 2024), AWS Cross-Account-Role-Assume setup (Dec 2024)
  • Optimization Projects: SharePoint cleanup (Jul 2024 & Jul 2025), Docker infrastructure migrations to docker-compose, Jira/Confluence Data Residency move (Sep & Dec 2024)
  • Standardization: Created Storyblok hosting template and documentation as company standard
  • Professional Development: Participated in AWS Community Day DACH (Oct 2025), continuous knowledge transfer and mentoring

Career Transition

Appointment-phase with further Education

Feb 2020 - July 2021

Key Achievements:

  • Conducted comprehensive industry research and market analysis
  • Developed strategic career planning and professional development strategies
  • Collaborated with career services to optimize job search effectiveness

Professional Sabbatical

Personal Development

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Focused period of personal and professional development

Key Achievements:

  • Strategic career planning and skill development
  • Family time and work-life balance prioritization
  • Professional networking and industry research

DevSecOps Engineer

DENIC eG

Jan 2015 - Sep 2019

Frankfurt/Main

Registry for the ccTLD 'de'.

Key Achievements:

  • VMware (Operation and Upgrade) [5 years]
  • Postfix (Change from Exim) [3 years]
  • Exim (old system, changed to postfix, maintainance) [3 years]
  • Jira (Scrumtool for all DevOps and DevSecOps Teams. Setup, Operations, Upgrade, Automation) [5 years]
  • Confluence (Documentation tool for the whole company, Setup, Operations, Upgrade, Automation) [5 years]
  • OTRS (Ticketsystem for one special department. Setup, Operations, Upgrade, Automation) [5 years]
  • Saltstack (Configuration Management for Automation) [3 years]
  • Cfengine (Configuration Management for Automation, replaced with saltstack) [3 years]
  • Jenkins (Build-Tool, Pipeline-Tool with Groovy-Scripts) [5 years]
  • RPM-builds for Atlassian-products (Automated build of RPMs for Jira and Confluence with semi-automated Upgrade) [5 years]
  • Zabbix (Monitoring of all services and important parameters) [5 years]

Trainee

DENIC eG

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

Frankfurt/Main

Registry for the ccTLD 'de'.

Key Achievements:

  • Education/Trainee as Information Technology Specialist Systemintegration
  • Finished with 1.2
  • directly taken after Trainee finished.

Production Helper

Viessmann Werke Deutschland

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Allendorf/Eder

One of the worlds largest companies for Oil/Gas Water Boilers

Key Achievements:

  • Building Gas-Water-Boilers.

Core Development Team Member

Funtoo Linux Technologies

Feb 2012 - Present

Worldwide

OpenSource Linux distribution, Source based.

Key Achievements:

  • High level user community support for installing and maintaining Funtoo Linux. Improvements and bug fixes to the core of Funtoo Linux and all its packages. Maintaining Flora as the core developer. It is a non-payed, just for fun work, where you add as much time as you can on a voluntary base.

Tutor at Students home

ABACUS Nachhilfeinstitut

June 2006 - May 2011

Frankenberg/Eder

Homeschooling tutoring company.

Key Achievements:

  • Homeschooling/Tutoring in math and chemistry with personalized one-on-one lessons.

CEO

doriath

Jan 2004 - Present

Vöhl

IT Service Freelancer

Key Achievements:

  • Building of home and business level computer, telecommunications systems and user level support. Only used if friends ask for help.

Service Personal

Aral Servicestation Eucker

Jan 1999 - May 2005

Frankenberg/Eder

Store and Gas Station

Key Achievements:

  • facilitating day-to-day operations and maintenance.

Education

Information Technologie Specialist System Integration

Werner von Siemens Schule

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Vocational training and certification in system integration.

Educational Science

Philipps-University Marburg

Aug 2003 - July 2012

GPA:

University studies in educational science.

Abitur, allg. Hochschulreife

Edertalschule

Aug 1999 - July 2003

GPA:

General university entrance qualification.

Mittlere Reife, Realschulabschluss

Burgwaldschule

Aug 1993 - July 1999

GPA:

Secondary school leaving certificate.

Grundschulabschluss

Mittelpunktschule Herzhausen, today renamed to Ederseeschule

Aug 1989 - July 1993

GPA:

Primary school completion.

Accomplishments

AWS Learning: Object Storage

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification February 2022

Earners of this badge have developed the technical skills and knowledge of AWS storage services with a focus on Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3).

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AWS Learning: Block Storage

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification February 2022

Earners of this badge have developed the technical skills and knowledge of AWS storage services with a focus on Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS).

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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification January 2022 - February 2022

Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding on how to deploy, manage, and operate IT systems on the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated the ability to migrate on-premises workloads to AWS and monitor, scale, and secure systems on the AWS platform. Badge owners are able to provide guidance on implementing best practices for cloud operations.

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CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification

CompTIA December 2021 - January 2022

CompTIA Cloud+ validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification November 2021 - December 2021

Earners of this certification have an extensive understanding of designing technical strategies to accomplish specific business goals. They demonstrated the ability to balance best practices and trade-offs based on business context. Badge owners are able to design solutions across multiple platforms and providers.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification October 2021 - December 2021

Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Badge owners are able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification September 2021

Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.

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Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft August 2021 - September 2021

Earning Azure Administrator Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge to implement, manage, and monitor an organization's Microsoft Azure environment. Candidates have a deep understanding of each implementing, managing, and monitoring identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, plus provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources, when needed. Transcript ID: 1334847. Access Code: 1123581321.

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Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft August 2021

Earners of the Azure Fundamentals certification have demonstrated foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. Transcript ID: 1334847. Access Code: 1123581321.

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GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)

GIAC October 2017

GCUX holders have demonstrated their ability to install, configure, monitor, and secure UNIX and Linux systems.

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GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)

GIAC March 2016

The GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) certification builds on the security skills measured by the GIAC Security Essentials certification. It assesses more advanced, technical skills that are needed to defend the enterprise environment and protect an organization as a whole. GCED certification holders have validated knowledge and abilities in the areas of defensive network infrastructure, packet analysis, penetration testing, incident handling and malware removal.

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GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

GIAC May 2015

The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of information security beyond simple terminology and concepts. GSEC certification holders are demonstrating that they are qualified for hands-on IT systems roles with respect to security tasks.

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