Linux System Administrator

Xpatrentals; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to develop and maintain complex Linux-based services. This permanent position offers good home office flexibility. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in Linux System Administration, strong skills in automation and container technologies, and proficiency in scripting languages. Communication skills in English and German are essential. The role involves strategic development of infrastructure and leading technical projects.

Benefits

Home office flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Linux System Administration/Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Linux Server Administration and CI/CD processes.
• Experience in Security Aspects and Hardening of Linux Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux systems and related services.
• Plan and implement automation and orchestration solutions.
• Lead technical projects and introduce new technologies.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Automation (Ansible)

Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting Languages (Bash, Python)

Git Version Control

Education

University Degree in Computer Science or Similar

Job description

We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Linux System Administrator. The role is a permanent position based in Zürich Canton & comes with good home office flexibility.

Your Role:

• Further develop our Linux systems & hold responsibility for the design, architecture & operation of complex Linux-based services such as GitLab, LAMP, Versioning Control, Matrix, Bitwarden & Confluence. Also ensure the stable, safe & highly available operation of these systems & continuously optimize them.
• Plan & implement the automation & orchestration solutions.
• Strategically develop existing infrastructure.
• Analyze & rectify faults, optimize performance & ensure the sustainable improvement of operating processes.
• Lead technical projects or actively participate in the introduction of new technologies & architectures.

Your Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years of Professional experience in Linux System Administration / Engineering (RedHat), including experience in complex IT Environments.
• A strong knowledge of Linux Server Administration, Automation (e.g. Ansible), Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) & CI/CD processes.
• Experienced in the Security Aspects & Hardening of Linux Systems.
• Skilled in Scripting Languages (e.g. Bash, Python) & Version Control (Git).

Your Profile:

• Completed University Degree in the area of Computer Science or Similar.
• Committed, adaptable, efficient, high initiative, networked-thinking, structured & process, solution & customer-oriented.
• Open, a team-player, good communication skills & enthusiastic to share knowledge.
• Fluent in English & good understanding of German (to at least B1/B2 level) are mandatory requirements.