Linux System Engineer Service

i4m; Brussel Hoofdstad; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

i4m seeks an experienced Linux system engineer to support a critical Linux-based infrastructure in Brussels. You will drive stability, performance, security, and reliability while contributing to automation, problem resolution, and continuous improvement across the platform.

You will work with Ansible, IaC tooling, and scripting to optimize operations, manage incidents, and implement changes. Remote work is possible under policy with occasional Berlin travel.

Competenze

• At least 4 years in IT operations managing Linux-based infrastructure.
• Experience in ITIL-aligned incident, problem, change, and service request management.
• Strong emphasis on monitoring, diagnostics, and incident analysis.
• Exposure to Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience with VMware, NetApp storage, or similar is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Provide day-to-day operational support for Linux-based infrastructure and resolve incidents promptly.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-level issues, perform maintenance and implement approved changes.
• Contribute to problem management by identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain secure, compliant, well-monitored environments.
• Engage in R&D activities evaluating new technologies and prototyping solutions.
• Improve efficiency via scripting, IaC, and automated workflows.
• Support monitoring-driven operations, diagnostics, and forensics to increase reliability.

Conoscenze

Linux platform engineering

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible Automation Platform

Infrastructure-as-Code

GitLab / Azure DevOps

CI/CD for infrastructure

Bash / Python scripting

Container tech: Podman

Monitoring & diagnostics

Incident & problem management

Strumenti

Red Hat Satellite 6.x

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Plausible IaC tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Function

Our client is seeking an experienced Linux system engineering professional to provide advanced operational support for a critical Linux-based infrastructure environment. In this role, you will help ensure stability, performance, security, and reliability while contributing to automation, problem resolution, and continuous improvement across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for Linux-based infrastructure, resolving incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and resolve operating system-level issues, perform routine maintenance, and implement approved system changes.
• Contribute to problem management by identifying root causes and proposing long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other teams to maintain secure, compliant, and well-monitored environments.
• Participate in research and development activities, including evaluation of new technologies and contribution to solution prototypes.
• Improve operational efficiency through scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated workflows.
• Support monitoring-driven operations, diagnostics, and forensics to increase reliability and reduce manual effort.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in Linux platform engineering and end-to-end lifecycle management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise tooling such as Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and OS-level diagnostics.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and integration into deployment pipelines.
• Practical experience with Git-based workflows such as GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and configuration deployment.
• Experience with container technologies, including Podman and OCI containers, as well as container lifecycle and monitoring operations.
• Solid scripting skills in Bash and/or Python for monitoring, remediation, and reporting automation.

Profile

• At least 4 years of experience in IT operations managing containerized, virtualized, and/or physical Linux-based infrastructure in large-scale environments.
• Experience working within structured ITIL-aligned processes, including incident, problem, change, and service request management.
• Strong focus on operational monitoring, diagnostics, and incident analysis.
• Exposure to database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to hardware lifecycle management, VMware-based virtual environments, and NetApp storage systems is a plus.
• Experience with endpoint detection and protection tools such as Trend Micro Deep Security, ClamAV, or equivalent solutions is preferred.
• Basic operational knowledge of platforms such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, and InfoBlox is an asset.
• Experience with vendor coordination, support processes, and licensing management is beneficial.

Practical Information

• The assignment is based in Brussels, with occasional travel to Berlin expected up to two days per month; travel expenses are covered by our client.
• Remote work is possible in line with the client’s remote work policy.
• Language requirements: Dutch or French at full professional or native level, English at professional working proficiency.
• German is considered a plus.
• For non-EU candidates working in Belgium, a valid work permit and residence permit are required.
• This is a consulting opportunity within a large-scale, long-term environment.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28785
• Geert Roete
• [e-mail]