Linux System Engineer – Automation & Hybrid Infra (On-Site)

ILIAS Solutions; Diegem; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ILIAS Solutions is seeking a System Engineer to own and evolve our internal IT infrastructure. You will work across Linux systems, hybrid environments and automation, supporting teams delivering the ILIAS Defense Platform.

You will automate recurring tasks with Ansible, maintain VMware/Azure-based environments, and contribute to secure, well-documented operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux System Administrator or System Engineer.
• Deep hands-on Linux server expertise; Linux is a core focus.
• Experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Good knowledge of Azure and cloud/hybrid infrastructure.
• Experience with VMware and Windows Server environments.
• A security-minded approach to infrastructure and operations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A clear, transparent way of working and documentation of changes.
• Ability to take ownership and drive sustainable improvements.
• A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least C1 level in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the internal server infrastructure across offices.
• Take ownership of Linux system administration: installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching and performance follow-up.
• Use Ansible to automate recurring work, standardize configurations and make changes repeatable.
• Maintain Linux and Windows Server environments across VMware, Azure and on-premises infrastructure.
• Investigate complex issues with an analytical mindset and focus on sustainable solutions.
• Contribute to documentation, monitoring, backup routines and IT processes.
• Support secure and reliable access to internal systems for colleagues.
• Work with reliability, quality and security expectations in a defense domain environment.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Linux server expertise

Ansible

Azure

VMware

Windows Server

Security mindset

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Ownership

Dutch & English (C1)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

ILIAS Solutions is seeking a System Engineer to own and evolve our internal IT infrastructure. You will work across Linux systems, hybrid environments and automation, supporting teams delivering the ILIAS Defense Platform.

You will automate recurring tasks with Ansible, maintain VMware/Azure-based environments, and contribute to secure, well-documented operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and beyond.