Linux System Engineer Service

Function

Our client is seeking an experienced Linux system engineering professional to provide advanced operational support for a critical Linux-based infrastructure environment. In this role, you will help ensure stability, performance, security, and reliability while contributing to automation, problem resolution, and continuous improvement across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for Linux-based infrastructure, resolving incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and resolve operating system-level issues, perform routine maintenance, and implement approved system changes.
• Contribute to problem management by identifying root causes and proposing long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other teams to maintain secure, compliant, and well-monitored environments.
• Participate in research and development activities, including evaluation of new technologies and contribution to solution prototypes.
• Improve operational efficiency through scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated workflows.
• Support monitoring-driven operations, diagnostics, and forensics to increase reliability and reduce manual effort.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in Linux platform engineering and end-to-end lifecycle management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent environments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise tooling such as Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability in system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and OS-level diagnostics.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and integration into deployment pipelines.
• Practical experience with Git-based workflows such as GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and configuration deployment.
• Experience with container technologies, including Podman and OCI containers, as well as container lifecycle and monitoring operations.
• Solid scripting skills in Bash and/or Python for monitoring, remediation, and reporting automation.

Profile

• At least 4 years of experience in IT operations managing containerized, virtualized, and/or physical Linux-based infrastructure in large-scale environments.
• Experience working within structured ITIL-aligned processes, including incident, problem, change, and service request management.
• Strong focus on operational monitoring, diagnostics, and incident analysis.
• Exposure to database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to hardware lifecycle management, VMware-based virtual environments, and NetApp storage systems is a plus.
• Experience with endpoint detection and protection tools such as Trend Micro Deep Security, ClamAV, or equivalent solutions is preferred.
• Basic operational knowledge of platforms such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, and InfoBlox is an asset.
• Experience with vendor coordination, support processes, and licensing management is beneficial.

Practical Information

• The assignment is based in Brussels, with occasional travel to Berlin expected up to two days per month; travel expenses are covered by our client.
• Remote work is possible in line with the client’s remote work policy.
• Language requirements: Dutch or French at full professional or native level, English at professional working proficiency.
• German is considered a plus.
• For non-EU candidates working in Belgium, a valid work permit and residence permit are required.
• This is a consulting opportunity within a large-scale, long-term environment.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28785
• Geert Roete
• geert.roete@i4m.be