Senior Linux Unix Engineer

IPsoft Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IPsoft Inc. is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer in Amsterdam to join their service technology group. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include installing and configuring Linux hosts, managing virtual environments, and deploying applications.

This full-time role demands collaboration across multiple projects to deliver high-quality solutions while dealing with cutting-edge technologies. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Very strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with TCP/IP and networking concepts.
• Proficient in scripting with Perl and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Linux hosts.
• Create and manage virtual hosts using VMware.
• Deploy and configure Java, Apache, and Tomcat applications.
• Troubleshoot resource bottlenecks and performance issues.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Troubleshooting skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Networking knowledge

Scripting (Perl, Bash)

VMware

Apache configuration

Tomcat configuration

MySQL administration

Cassandra experience

vSphere/vCenter

Job description

IPsoft is a global autonomic services provider, delivering Managed Services, Platform-as-a-Service, Automation-as-a-Service and Autonomic Cloud Orchestration. The company’s mission is to power the world with expert systems. IPsoft leverages advanced autonomics that remediate, on average, more than 56 percent of IT Operations tasks including event management, incident management, change management, request fulfillment and standard operating procedures. We globally support a wide range of enterprise customers, service providers and telecommunications companies. IPsoft’s autonomic technologies enable clients to realize lowered costs, reduced human errors and enhanced service levels.

Job Description

With locations all over the world, we’re a fast‑paced, growing Services Company that needs a full‑time Senior Linux Engineer with extensive Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills to join our service technology group. The role involves working with cutting‑edge technologies and collaborating across multiple projects to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Linux hosts (Red Hat, Scientific Linux, and other distributions)
• Create, deploy, and manage virtual hosts using VMware
• Deploy and configure Java, Apache, and Tomcat applications
• Script common tasks using Perl, Bash, and similar tools
• Plan for and troubleshoot resource bottlenecks and performance issues across application, web, and database tiers
• Find creative solutions to ever‑changing technical hurdles
• Multi‑task across several projects simultaneously
• Own projects, proactively driving them to completion within timelines
• Quickly learn and adapt new technologies to our infrastructure
• Leverage open‑source and existing software to adapt solutions
• Design and deploy existing and new enterprise technologies

Qualifications

• Very strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
• TCP/IP and basic networking knowledge
• Experience with vSphere/vCenter installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Configuring Apache and Tomcat servers
• Troubleshooting 3‑tier (app, web, db) services
• Experience with code repositories (SVN, Git)
• Cassandra experience
• Configuring and administering MySQL (Percona) databases
• Creating and debugging MySQL queries
• Understanding of DNS configuration and troubleshooting
• MTA administration and troubleshooting
• Strong scripting knowledge (Perl, Bash primarily)