Linux System Administrator (m/f/d)

You don't just want to administer a Linux system, but to decide yourself what a modern Open Source IT landscape should look like?🚀

Then you will 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, accordingly, have plenty 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 an in-house 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 help shape the IT landscape here long-term.

Your Benefits

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

• Exciting Future Projects: Work on Open Source migrations, the expansion of IT Security, and your own in-house Linux-based AI server, among other things.

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

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

• 30 Vacation Days: 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 been several thousand euros in successful years.

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

• Sports & Health: Benefit from Hansefit (a fitness and health program), a bouldering wall, and a table tennis table directly at the site, as well as numerous activities organized by colleagues such as climbing, mountain biking, or kayaking.

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

• Professional Development: Receive individually tailored training and a mentor from another company area as a personal sparring partner.

• Salary: Annual gross salary starting from €60,000 with a willingness to significantly exceed this 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 and accompany 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 the internal use of artificial intelligence.

• Technical Support: Solve complex internal IT issues for primarily technically savvy users with a focus on second and third-level support.

Your Profile Linux System Administrator

• Completed apprenticeship as a Fachinformatiker (IT specialist), IT system administrator, completed computer science degree, or equivalent qualification.

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

• Very good Linux skills: You are already proficient with Linux and do not need to familiarize yourself 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.

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

• Fluent German language skills at least C1 level, as well as fluent English skills.

• Independent, pragmatic approach to work and a desire to actively shape technical decisions and try out new solutions together with the 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 process tickets, but want to truly help 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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