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 cross-functional teams.

 Team description or project description

Join the team at Operational Services GmbH, within Deutsche Telekom Systems Solutions Slovakia, providing opportunities for German-speaking talents in Slovakia. OS is one of the leading ICT service providers in the German market and is considered the backbone of digitization in medium-sized companies. With almost 1,000 highly qualified employees, OS develops and operates the most modern IT systems for our customers, ensures long-term system support, and maintains the availability of critical business processes. 
If you are excited to join an English- and German-speaking 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 Linux-based 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.

YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on 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 know-how 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 on-call 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:

• LPIC-1 or equivalent Linux certification
• LPIC-2 or equivalent Linux certification
• LPIC-3
• 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!

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?

We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive work-life balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life, promotes physical and mental well-being 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.