System Engineer Linux (m/w/d)

About the Company

We are hiring for a leading German IT service provider specializing in Managed Hosting, Cloud, Network Services, and IT Outsourcing. The company operates its own high-availability data centers in Germany and supports demanding clients who entrust their IT infrastructure to experienced experts. Within its Windows, Linux, and Network teams, specialists work across disciplines to manage and optimize complex IT environments --- with a strong focus on stability, security, and performance, and guided by values of technical excellence, flexibility, and genuine team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support clients in operating complex, Linux-based server environments
• Take primary responsibility for managing and further developing complex hosting platforms
• Understand client requirements and develop suitable technical concepts
• Continuously improve quality and performance while implementing sustainable technical solutions
• Analyze and resolve issues independently or coordinate their handling within the team
• Share knowledge and collaborate with experienced IT professionals
• Document installations and configurations thoroughly and promote transparent teamwork

Qualifications

• Completed technical or scientific degree or IT-related vocational training
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Linux system administration
• Confident handling of the command line and Linux distributions such as CentOS, RHEL, and Debian
• Strong knowledge of MySQL databases, including replication and cluster configuration
• Solid understanding of common open-source software such as Apache/Nginx, Varnish, Tomcat/Wildfly, Postfix, and Dovecot
• Experience with automation tools like Puppet or Ansible
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. KVM, RHEV/oVirt) and container environments
• Basic understanding of programming languages (PHP, Python, Java) and shell scripting
• Excellent German language skills (minimum C1), both written and spoken
• Class B driver's license

Benefits

Exciting, diverse projects, a technically strong team, and plenty of freedom to grow. Enjoy flexible hours, home-office options, modern equipment, 30 vacation days, and great perks like JobRad, fitness studio access, and regular team events.

Application Instructions

Please apply only if you meet the stated minimum requirements; in the next step, we will ask you a few short questions related to these requirements to quickly and easily assess your qualification.