IT Server Administrator – Unix/Linux Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee, maintain, and operate Unix/Linux servers, emphasizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9)

• Install, configure, and manage patches, while planning and executing system updates and migrations

• Ensure system uptime and IT security through monitoring and logging using CheckMK, Grafana, and Syslog

• Handle incidents and problems effectively

• Collaborate with networking teams to implement routing, firewall, and connectivity solutions

• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, or similar tools

• Develop and maintain technical documentation

• Assist with audits and ensure adherence to security and regulatory standards

• Manage and strategically evolve a diverse Unix/Linux environment for future needs

• Contribute to the stability, security, and performance of the server infrastructure

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed degree in computer science, vocational training as an IT specialist with significant professional experience, or equivalent qualifications

• Multiple years of hands-on experience administering Unix/Linux systems

• Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Comprehensive understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs

• Background in IT security, including antivirus solutions, system hardening, and patch management

• Proficient in scripting, specifically Shell and Bash

• Fluent in both written and spoken German

• Good proficiency in written and spoken English

• Relevant Linux/Unix certifications, such as RHCSA or RHCE

• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools like Ansible

• Awareness of compliance risks and a strong commitment to ethical conduct

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and personalized additional benefits

• Company pension and retirement plans

• Mobility incentives, including bicycle leasing

• Employee discounts with partner organizations

• 30 days of annual leave in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities for remote work

• Options for part-time work

• Job sharing arrangements

• Sabbatical opportunities

• Excellent professional development prospects

• International career advancement opportunities across the Group

• Access to an occupational health physician

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs, including fitness classes and preventive care services

• On-site canteen and cafeteria

• Kindergarten facilities located near some sites

• Work in a diverse environment

• Flexible working arrangements