System Engineer – Linux (f/m/d)

GMX, WEB.DE & mail.com; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flat hierarchies

Further training opportunities

Active health care initiatives

Flexible working models

Financial benefits

Team events

Zusammenfassung

GMX, WEB.DE & mail.com in Karlsruhe is seeking a System Engineer to build and manage Linux servers and operate core infrastructure services. You will play a key role in automation and scripting to enhance our scalable systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Computer Science, solid Linux admin skills, and experience with tools like Ansible and Puppet. Enjoying a culture of respect and flexibility, the position allows for remote work options and offers 30 days of vacation.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure operations.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.

Aufgaben

• Build and manage Linux servers on bare-metal and virtualized platforms.
• Operate core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, PXE boot.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible and Puppet.

Kenntnisse

Linux system administration

Infrastructure operations

Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP)

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

Are you passionate about Linux systems, automation, and scalable infrastructure? As a System Engineer, you’ll help shape the backbone of one of Europe’s largest email platforms—serving over 42 million users across WEB.DE, GMX, and mail.com. Join a team that’s building a European alternative to email and cloud services, committed to privacy, digital sovereignty, and operating under European law.

Do you enjoy working with Linux and modern automation tools? Are you excited by the idea of building reliable infrastructure that powers millions of users? Want to contribute to a high-performance environment with a real impact?

• You build and manage Linux servers (primarily Debian) on bare-metal and virtualized platforms.
• You operate core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, PXE boot, and proxy systems.
• You automate infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
• You develop and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• You enhance monitoring and logging systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.

Your profile

Do you have a degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience? Are you confident in Linux system administration and passionate about automation and clean infrastructure? Do you thrive in collaborative, agile environments? We believe the following skills and experiences will help you to be successful in this role:

• Solid experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure operations.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools (Ansible and Puppet).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, PXE, and proxies.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems.

Our benefits in detail

Lived corporate culture: Flat hierarchies, a culture of respect and appreciation, signatories of the Diversity Charter, open communication and no dress code

Wide range of further training: Internal and external training opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, language courses, talent development programs, conferences and mentoring

TEC-Campus: Free choice between Linux, Mac, or Windows, slack days, conferences, lecture series, courses, open-source projects, community meetups and user groups

Active health care: Wellpass, free internal sports and fitness classes, health days, family & care support services, discounts at fitness centers, mental health first responder, fresh fruit and drinks for free

Mobility: Subsidy for job bike leasing, job ticket and relocation service if you live outside Germany

Flexible working models: Home office options, flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation with the option for additional unpaid leave

Financial benefits: Corporate benefits, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, occupational disability insurance and various partner discounts

Events: Summer and winter parties, sports tournaments and team events