System Engineer Linux (m/w/d)

Ersilia; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A tech powerhouse located in Frankfurt is seeking a Linux System Engineer passionate about automation to manage high-availability Linux environments. The role requires deep command-line expertise, advanced MySQL configuration, and hands-on automation skills. Ideal candidates are self-starters comfortable in agile environments and eager to learn. Competitive benefits include a €2,000 annual learning budget and hybrid work model.

Leistungen

€2,000+ annual learning budget

JobRad bike leasing

30 vacation days + 13th salary

Corporate fitness membership

Frequent tech talks and team events

Qualifikationen

• Command-line mastery across CentOS, Debian, RHEL.
• Deep Linux system administration skills.
• Advanced MySQL configuration, clustering, and replication experience.
• Familiarity with mail and web services.
• Hands-on automation mindset with Puppet and Ansible.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain high-availability Linux server environments.
• Configure and administer MySQL clusters.
• Deploy and fine-tune open-source stacks.
• Build automation into everything with Puppet and Ansible.
• Collaborate across teams: Hosting, Networking, Data Centre Ops.

Kenntnisse

Command-line mastery across CentOS, Debian, RHEL

Deep Linux system administration skills

Advanced MySQL config, clustering and replication experience

Familiarity with mail and web services (Postfix, Dovecot)

Hands-on automation mindset: Puppet, Ansible

Performance tuning

Ausbildung

A relevant technical or scientific degree

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

MySQL

KVM

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Languages Required: German (C1), English (B2)

Work Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite / remainder remote)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

This Isn’t Just a Job. This Is Linux. Unleashed.

We’re hiring on behalf of a mid‑sized tech powerhouse headquartered in Frankfurt. They’re not looking for another cog in the machine, they’re searching for aLinux System Engineerwho lives for the command line, thrives on automation, and refuses to settle for outdated structures.

If you’re tired of rigid hierarchies, soul‑sucking meetings, and slow‑moving corporate dinosaurs, keep reading.

What You’ll Own

• Operate and maintain high‑availability Linux server environments
• Configure and administer MySQL clusters and replication setups
• Deploy and fine‑tune open‑source stacks (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, Varnish, etc.)
• Build automation into everything withPuppetandAnsible
• Work hands‑on withKVMand other virtualisation platforms
• Drive infrastructure discussions and performance tuning
• Script, automate, evolve, Shell, PHP, Python, Java are all welcome
• Collaborate across teams: Hosting, Networking, Data Centre Ops

What You Bring

• Command‑line mastery across CentOS, Debian, RHEL
• Deep Linux system administration skills
• Advanced MySQL config, clustering and replication experience
• Familiarity with mail and web services (Postfix, Dovecot, Varnish, Apache)
• Hands‑on automation mindset: Puppet, Ansible, repeat
• DNS, systems infra, performance, second nature

Bonus Points If You Have

• Virtualisation chops (KVM, oVirt, RHEV)
• Container fluency (Docker, modern hosting architectures)
• Basic programming knowledge (Shell, PHP, Python, Java)
• A relevant technical or scientific degree

Who You Are

• A self‑starter and natural team player
• Hungry to learn, eager to contribute
• Comfortable in startup‑style environments
• Not shackled by “how it’s always been done”
• Passionate about IT, curious, and collaborative

Why Apply?

• €2,000+ annual learning budget
• JobRad bike leasing & Deutschlandticket paid
• 30 vacation days + 13th salary
• Modern stack, top‑tier equipment, and a flexible, trust‑based setup
• Fit7/11 corporate fitness membership
• Frequent tech talks, breakfast sessions, team events
• Flat hierarchies with leadership that codes, not just delegates

Red Flags? This Isn’t for You If:

• You only work with Windows
• You want 100% remote, this role is hybrid
• You’re uncomfortable with MySQL or automation
• You’re allergic to agile, hands‑on environments

Ready to Step Into the Arena?

Don’t send us a templated cover letter. We want to know you.