Senior Linux System Engineer

Requirements:

• Deep Linux Expertise: Extensive experience with Linux operating systems, particularly SUSE, Red Hat, and Solaris, with a proven track record of managing complex systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, and Perl, with a focus on automation and system management.
• Virtualization Mastery: In-depth knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, with experience in managing large-scale virtualized environments.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) for containerized application deployment and management.
• Automation and Configuration Management: Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management, infrastructure automation, and orchestration.
• Cloud Management Platform: Familiarity with Morpheus or similar cloud management platforms, with an understanding of cloud resource provisioning, cost optimization, and governance.
• Problem-Solving and Communication: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project description:

We are seeking highly experienced and motivated Senior Linux System Administrators to play a key role in managing and optimizing our complex Linux environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our critical systems, while also contributing to the automation and evolution of our infrastructure.

Our customer is a German company specializing in comprehensive IT solutions, supporting enterprises in their digital transformation. With extensive experience, it offers high-quality services that include IT infrastructure management, business applications, and modern workplace (Digital Workplace) solutions. The company focuses on long-term relationships, tailoring services to meet clients’ specific needs, ensuring stability, security, and innovation. They operate throughout Germany, with its primary goal being to help clients achieve long-term success in a dynamic technological landscape. The company serves a wide range of clients, including large enterprises and organizations with complex IT needs and provides modern IT infrastructures and scalable cloud solutions, such as SAP and AI, customized to clients’ requirements. Our customer operates as a dynamic IT service provider, supporting the digital transformation of the German economy.

Main responsibilities:

• Expert Administration: Provide expert-level administration and support for a diverse range of Linux servers (SUSE, Red Hat, and Solaris), including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security hardening.
• Infrastructure Automation: Develop and implement automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) to streamline system administration tasks and improve efficiency.
• Virtualization Management: Manage and maintain VMware virtualized environments, ensuring optimal resource allocation, high availability, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Work with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) to deploy and manage applications, contributing to our containerization strategy.
• Cloud Management: Utilize Morpheus, a powerful self-service cloud management platform, to provision, manage, and optimize cloud resources, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborate effectively with other IT teams, share your expertise, and mentor junior system administrators, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

About Spyrosoft

Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.