System Administrator Linux (m/f/d)

Do you want to do more than just administer a Linux system, but also decide for yourself what a modern Open Source IT landscape should look like?🚀

Then you'll get the freedom to do so here. Our client is a growing, family-run technology company from Freiburg that develops hardware and software solutions for industrial image processing and automation. Their own systems are currently used in more than 15,000 machines worldwide.

As a Linux System Administrator, you will strengthen a deliberately small IT department and therefore get a lot of scope for design. Instead of rigid corporate structures, you can expect short communication channels, direct exchange with management, and the opportunity to actively shape technical decisions.

The technological focus is consistently on Linux and Open Source. Exciting topics are on the agenda in the coming years: existing applications are to be migrated to Open Source alternatives, Cyber Security and Resilience are to be further expanded, and our own internal Linux-based AI Server is to be continuously developed.

If Linux is your professional home and you prefer developing new solutions rather than just keeping existing systems running, you can shape the IT landscape here long-term.

Your Benefits

• Scope for Design: Actively participate in deciding how the internal IT evolves in the areas of Linux, Open Source, Cyber Security, Resilience, and Automation.

• Exciting Future Projects: Work on Open Source migrations, expanding IT Security, and your own internal Linux-based AI Server, among other things.

• Direct Collaboration: Work closely with management and benefit from short decision-making processes and a lot of freedom in technical solutions.

• Flexible Working: Utilize flexible working hours without fixed core hours and generally work one day per week from home. More remote work may be possible individually by arrangement.

• 30 Days Vacation: Benefit from 30 days of vacation and individual solutions if you need a longer break beyond that.

• Bonus: In addition to your fixed salary, you will receive an annual bonus dependent on company success, which has already amounted to several thousand euros in successful years.

• Mobility: Use the subsidized Deutschlandticket, JobRad, company parking spaces, free charging for your e-car, and pool vehicles for business appointments.

• Sports & Health: Benefit from Hansefit, a bouldering wall, and a table tennis table directly on-site, as well as numerous activities organized by colleagues such as climbing, mountain biking, or kayaking.

• Team & Events: Look forward to summer parties, Christmas parties, joint barbecue afternoons on the roof terrace, and multi-day developer camps where new technologies and topics are deliberately tried out.

• Further Development: Receive individually tailored training and a mentor from another business unit as a personal sparring partner.

• Salary: Annual gross salary starting from €60,000 with readiness for significant overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.

Your Responsibilities

As a Linux System Administrator, you will not only keep existing systems running but also jointly develop the company's future IT landscape with the team.

• Linux & Infrastructure: Be responsible for and optimize the Linux system landscape as well as the associated network and IT infrastructure.

• Open Source: Consistently develop existing systems further and support migrations from standard software to suitable Open Source alternatives.

• Virtualization & Automation: Work with technologies such as Proxmox, Docker, and vSphere, and automate processes using Python and Ansible, for example.

• Cyber Security: Further develop Security and Resilience and deal with technical requirements related to NIS 2, GDPR, CRA, and TISAX.

• AI Infrastructure: Manage and expand the company's own Linux-based AI server and create a secure infrastructure for internal use of artificial intelligence.

• Technical Support: Resolve complex internal IT issues for predominantly technically savvy users with a focus on the second and third levels of support.

Your Profile Linux System Administrator

• Completed apprenticeship as a IT Specialist, IT System Administrator, completed computer science degree, or a comparable qualification.

• At least two years of professional experience with a clear focus on Linux administration after completing your apprenticeship or studies.

• Very good Linux knowledge: You are already proficient with Linux and don't need to get started with the operating system.

• Solid understanding of network technology, network protocols, and IT infrastructure.

• Experience with virtualization or container technologies such as Proxmox, Docker, or vSphere.

• Knowledge in automation, for example with Python, Ansible, or comparable technologies.

• Enthusiasm for Open Source and an interest in building an IT landscape based on open and secure solutions long-term.

• Proficient German language skills at at least C1 level and fluent English skills.

• Independent, pragmatic approach to work and a desire to actively shape technical decisions and try out new solutions together as a team.

• Knowledge of Nextcloud, Open Xchange, Nginx, pfSense, OpenVPN, Git, or Ceph, as well as experience with IT Security, are advantageous.

Are you not looking for a job where you just tick off tickets, but want to truly shape a Linux and Open Source landscape? 🚀

Send us your CV and learn more about the company, the IT landscape, and the opportunities you have in this role during a short 10-minute introductory call.

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