System Engineer – Linux & DevOps

Pauwels Consulting; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a System Engineer to strengthen the operations team of a leading education and research institution in Ghent, Belgium. You will manage Linux-based systems, automate infrastructure, and support software development through a DevOps approach.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in system administration, hands-on experience with Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL, Puppet/Ansible, and Jenkins. Strong Unix/Linux/Windows knowledge and native Dutch skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system administration.
• Experience managing Linux server systems (Debian, Ubuntu, or RHEL).
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Puppet or Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD automation systems, specifically Jenkins, in a software development context.
• System-level knowledge of Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
• Native Dutch speaker.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimize, and document IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage solutions.
• Maintain systems for IT automation and configuration management of server environments.
• Administer CI/CD automation systems to facilitate continuous integration and delivery workflows.
• Perform performance testing, troubleshooting, and infrastructure setup for various projects.
• Implement operational improvements to ensure system stability and efficiency.

Skills

Linux admin

CI/CD tooling

DevOps practices

Unix/Linux/Windows

Dutch language

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the education and research sector, is looking for a System Engineer to strengthen their operations team. This role involves managing and optimizing Linux-based systems within a modern IT infrastructure while supporting software development through a DevOps approach.

• Manage, optimize, and document IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage solutions.
• Maintain systems for IT automation and configuration management of server environments.
• Administer CI/CD automation systems to facilitate continuous integration and delivery workflows.
• Perform performance testing, troubleshooting, and infrastructure setup for various projects.
• Implement operational improvements to ensure system stability and efficiency.

• You have 3+ years of experience in system administration including the setup and maintenance of infrastructure.
• You bring 3+ years of experience managing Linux server systems such as Debian, Ubuntu, or RHEL.
• You possess experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Puppet or Ansible.
• You're experienced with CI/CD automation systems, specifically Jenkins, in a software development context.
• You have system-level knowledge of Unix, Linux, or Windows environments.
• You are native in Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working within an education or research environment.
• Familiarity with ICT infrastructure solutions.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, specifically regarding change management.

• Start date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 2 years
• Location: Ghent
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers