Linux System Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Manage and enhance approximately 700 Linux servers based on Debian and Ubuntu.

• Install, set up, and oversee MySQL/MariaDB databases; familiarity with PostgreSQL is advantageous.

• Construct and maintain high-performance web server environments utilizing Nginx and Apache.

• Guide clients in choosing and implementing customized Linux solutions.

• Conduct patch and update management alongside vulnerability assessments.

• Automate repetitive tasks using Ansible.

• Monitor and enhance performance with tools like Nagios and Grafana.

• Advance security protocols, including hardening, logging, and SIEM practices.

• Engage in ticket-based and phone support, as well as incident response and consulting.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

• Maintain documentation for systems and processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in Computer Science, vocational training as an IT Specialist for System Integration, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 2 years in Linux administration within large-scale environments.

• Extensive knowledge of Debian and Ubuntu systems.

• Strong database management skills in MySQL/MariaDB; experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.

• Practical experience with Nginx/Apache in production settings.

• Proficient in using Ansible for automation and configuration management.

• Bonus: Familiarity with Proxmox and Docker/Kubernetes.

• Fundamental networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Graylog, and Nagios.

• Sound understanding of IT security, vulnerability management, and system hardening.

• An analytical mindset, ability to work independently, and a strong collaborative spirit.

• Experience in building and managing Kubernetes clusters is a plus but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Personal mentorship and onboarding assistance.

• Engaging, diverse, and highly autonomous responsibilities.

• Opportunity to develop complete infrastructures for clients.

• Flat organizational structure and a robust feedback culture.

• Regular performance reviews for employees.

• Tailored training and development opportunities, including fully employer-funded certifications.

• Flexible working hours to suit individual needs.

• Option to work remotely as desired.

• Modern office spaces equipped with height-adjustable desks and a minimum of two monitors per workstation.

• Company-supported bicycle leasing program.

• Employer-supported occupational pension plan.

• Flexibility to work from any location.