Linux Systems Engineer

Utimaco Safeware AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Diverse global team

Open culture

Job summary

Utimaco Safeware AG seeks an experienced Linux systems administrator to optimize global data-center operations. You will manage enterprise Linux platforms, deploy HAProxy/NGINX, and ensure high availability through monitoring and automation.

Responsibilities include configuring Prometheus, Grafana, Loki for visibility, and implementing IaC with Ansible. Experience with FreeIPA, SELinux, and container ecosystems (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes) is required; English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid, hands-on Linux system administration (RHEL/Debian)
• Experience with Linux services like HAProxy/NGINX and high-availability
• Practical knowledge of centralized monitoring and logging tools in production
• Automation using Ansible and infrastructure as code principles
• Security-focused hardening and compliance tooling
• Fluent English written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Enterprise Linux systems across global data centers
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based applications (HAProxy, NGINX)
• Design and operate monitoring and logging with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki
• Drive automation with Ansible and IaC for scalable deployments
• Manage Identity Management with FreeIPA and secure access control
• Operate containerized workloads (Docker/Podman) and Kubernetes environments

Skills

Linux administration

HAProxy/NGINX

Monitoring & logging

Ansible & IaC

Kubernetes & Docker

Security hardening

Documentation

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Sensu

OpsGenie

OpenSCAP

SELinux

firewalld

FreeIPA

Job description

Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more.
With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.

• Administer and optimize Enterprise Linux systems across global data centers, ensuring uptime, performance, and adherence to security best practices (e.g., SELinux, firewallD, OpenSCAP).
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based applications such as HAProxy, NGINX, and other critical services, focusing on high-availability, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and operate monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Sensu, OpsGenie, Grafana, and Loki to ensure visibility, proactive alerting, and rapid incident resolution.
• Drive automation with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible to enable repeatable, reliable, and scalable deployments and configurations.
• Manage Identity Management solutions like FreeIPA and integrate them securely into the infrastructure, supporting authentication and access control across services.
• Assist in operating containerized workloads (Docker/Podman) and Kubernetes environments as part of a broader infrastructure strategy

Your profile

• Solid, hands-on expertise in Linux system administration (RHEL-based and Debian-based), including troubleshooting, tuning, and lifecycle management — this is the foundation of the role.
• Proven experience with Linux application services such as HAProxy and NGINX, including high-availability design and performance tuning.
• Practical experience with centralized monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana Loki, Sensu, OpsGenie) in production environments.
• Strong skills in automation using Ansible and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Knowledge of Linux security and compliance frameworks (SELinux, firewallD, OpenSCAP) and distributed failover/high-availability strategies.
• Fluent English communication skills (written & spoken) with the ability to document clearly, collaborate effectively, and solve complex problems

We offer

• An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction
• Early risers and night owls - thanks to a flexible working model you can organise your working day yourself
• Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken

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