Senior Linux Engineer

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Linux engineer to strengthen the current Linux/Unix team in executing projects and various operational activities.

• The Linux team is continuously improving the current infrastructure landscape through automation and the use of new technologies.

• Besides ensuring excellent operations, your activities will support the team in building and expanding (new) systems and platforms, enhancing existing infrastructure, the infrastructure delivery to our internal customers, and carrying out life cycle management of systems and software.

• You can work autonomously and in a structured way, taking initiative while collaborating effectively with team members and colleagues.

• You manage projects from start to finish, ensuring knowledge sharing and delivering maintainable solutions.

• Your well-developed communication and coordination skills, combined with your enthusiasm and energy, reflect your ownership of tasks.

• You are action and results-oriented, creative, and investigative, with a passion for positively challenging others. Adaptable and open to new challenges, you are also familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Our client is the newest provider of Mobile, Fibre and TV with over 2000 team members who believe in challenging the status quo of telecommunications. They aspire to make technology accessible to everyone no matter where you are from or where you are going. Their name is a palindrome that highlights this understanding of knowing what your goal is no matter where you begin or end. They strive to ensure everyone participates in the digital world, as the largest telecommunications company in the Netherlands they make digital possible and are also a recognized Top Employer for 2023!

Some things you can’t learn at university, but you possess them by nature. You are empathic, decisive, authentic, people-focused, and honest. You lead by empowering others, communicating clearly, and knowing how to balance strategic vision with operational needs. You create structure, bring energy, and foster an inclusive, secure work environment.

• Experience: 5-7 years of practical experience as a Linux administrator/engineer.

• Language Skills: Proficient in English; Dutch is a plus.

• Linux Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Linux (Debian, Red Hat, and/or derivatives).

• Scripting Skills: Good knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash, PHP, Ruby, Python, GoLang).

• Configuration Management: Hands-on experience with Puppet, CI/CD, CMDB, and Git.

• Services: Familiarity with services such as Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elastic Stack.

• Security: Understanding of security protocols (Kerberos, LDAP, Radius).

• Container Technologies: Good working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

• Networking: General understanding of networking (firewalls, load balancers, routing).

• Bonus Skills: Experience with cloud products (e.g., Azure, AWS) and SAN storage platforms/configurations.

• Relocation package.

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

• Great South African community waiting for you in the Netherlands.

• Market related salary.

• 8,33% holiday allowance.

• Dutch Government authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

• One on one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

• Company laptop.

• Commitment for indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over to the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.

Are you just as excited as us about this role? Great! Then you're sure to be a good match! Applying for a job with us is very easy. Simply complete the application form below and one of our recruiters will be in touch!