Senior Linux Engineer

Purpose

We are looking for a skilled Linux Server Engineer responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructures software deployments and assigned technologies. The ideal candidate will contribute to the stability security and performance of our systems while collaborating with crossfunctional teams.

 Team description or project description

Join the team at Operational Services GmbH within Deutsche Telekom Systems Solutions Slovakia providing opportunities for Germanspeaking talents in Slovakia. OS is one of the leading ICT service providers in the German market and is considered the backbone of digitization in mediumsized companies. With almost 1000 highly qualified employees OS develops and operates the most modern IT systems for our customers ensures longterm system support and maintains the availability of critical business processes. 
If you are excited to join an English and Germanspeaking team that values innovation and teamwork our team would be the perfect fit for you.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Commissioning system testing and operation of Linux systems (Suse Ubuntu RHEL Oracle Linux) on hardware as well as virtualization or container environments with the support of a tool chain.
• Use of existing automation tools such as SuseManager Salt or Rundeck.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts with tools such as Salt.
• Ensure the reliability security and efficiency of Linuxbased systems.
• Perform troubleshooting monitoring and performance tuning of Linux servers and their independent processing in complex cases.
• Processing of order and change measures.
• Integration of new customers into existing Linux operating environment as part of transition projects.
• Creation of Linux service descriptions and updating of documentation e.g. CMDB or Confluence.

Qualifications :

YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of handson experience with the following:

• Linux administration (various distributions Suse Ubuntu RHEL Oracle Linux)
• Scripting (e.g. Terraform Bash)
• High availability and clustering solutions (Pacemaker)
• Understanding of AKS container performance and utilization parameters desirable
• Docker
• Kubernetes administration and container orchestration desirable
• Icinga knowhow desirable
• Confident handling of the entire MS Office product range

Experience with ITIL processes

Languages:

• English Upper Intermediate (B2
• German Advantage (Nice to have)

Possible specialisation

• Participation on oncall duties independent solving and troubleshooting of incidents and errors within defined expertise.

Desired Certifications:
The ideal candidate would hold or be willing to obtain some of the following certifications:

• LPIC1 or equivalent Linux certification
• LPIC2 or equivalent Linux certification
• LPIC3
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) or SUSE Certified Engineer (SCE)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
• Terraform Associate or equivalent
• ITIL Foundation certification

This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth innovation and professional development. If you are passionate about Linux systems and cloud technologies we would love to hear from you!

Additional Information :

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US

We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive worklife balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life promotes physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to a positive work environment. All this with the aim of providing more freedom in reconciling work career growth private life and individual lifestyle. Therefore we offer to our employees over 25 different benefits to improve their personal and professional life in these areas:

• Financial benefits
• Benefits with focus on learning and development
• Benefits with focus on health and sport
• Benefits with focus on family and work life balance
• Other benefits

For more information about our benefits click to Benefits

Salary

Final salary is negotiable.

We are offering base salary depending on seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to base salary we provide variable part and other financial benefits. Base salary will not be lower than 1850 /brutto.

Additional information

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Slovakia due to European taxation regulation.