Linux Systems Engineer – Monitoring & Observability

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and enhance the monitoring infrastructure across various locations.

• Manage and further refine Checkmk and PMM for database systems.

• Collaborate with specialized teams to establish monitoring endpoints and performance metrics.

• Automate the deployment of monitoring configurations utilizing Ansible or Salt.

• Continuously improve monitoring processes and workflows related to infrastructure-as-code.

• Integrate new systems into the monitoring framework at an early stage.

• Work with the NOC team to analyze incidents and enhance monitoring coverage.

• Define the logic for recipients and escalation procedures.

• Assist in the creation of runbooks and emergency documentation.

• Further advance application performance monitoring and deliver dependable analyses for service and development teams.

• Share knowledge, best practices, and ensure platform availability as part of on-call support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of practical experience in administering Linux servers, preferably Ubuntu/Debian.

• Completion of training as an IT specialist, a degree in IT, or equivalent qualifications.

• Hands-on experience with at least one prominent monitoring tool, such as Checkmk, Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Icinga, or the ELK Stack.

• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Salt, or Puppet.

• Scripting skills in Bash or Python.

• A keen interest in observability and metrics analysis.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as LXC/LXD, or MySQL monitoring is advantageous.

• A structured and solution-oriented work approach.

• Excellent communication skills in German and a working proficiency in English.

• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations following the onboarding process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for lifelong learning and an onboarding program from the first day.

• A variety of complimentary food and beverages.

• On-site company dining facilities.

• A hybrid working model with flexible working hours.

• A comprehensive range of health and sports programs.

• A permanent employment contract.

• 30 days of annual leave.