Linux System Engineer

About the Role
As a Linux System Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of Linux-based infrastructures. You will provide advanced operational support, manage platform lifecycles, automate operational processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure services. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help maintain reliable, scalable, and secure environments while supporting critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide advanced operational support for Linux-based infrastructure environments.
• Diagnose and resolve operating system and infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Perform routine maintenance, patching, upgrades, and system health checks.
• Manage the lifecycle of Linux platforms and ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management tools.
• Support containerized environments and related operational processes.
• Participate in change, incident, problem, and service request management activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, network, and application teams.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives, technology evaluations, and proof-of-concept implementations.
• Continuously improve monitoring, automation, and operational efficiency. Required Experience & Technical Skills Linux Platform Engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing Linux-based infrastructure environments.
• Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or equivalent enterprise Linux distributions.
• Experience with system administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and OS-level diagnostics.
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite 6.x for provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management. Automation & Infrastructure as Code
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Good understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation best practices.
• Experience integrating automation within operational and monitoring workflows. CI/CD & Version Control
• Experience with Git-based platforms such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and configuration deployment. Container Technologies
• Experience with container technologies, including Podman and OCI containers.
• Understanding of container lifecycle management and monitoring. IT Service Management
• Experience working in ITIL-aligned environments.
• Strong knowledge of Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management processes.
• Monitoring-driven approach to operations and troubleshooting. Preferred Qualifications Databases
• Exposure to Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Infrastructure & Platform Ecosystem
• Experience with VMware virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with NetApp storage solutions.
• Exposure to server hardware lifecycle management and firmware upgrades. Security
• Experience with endpoint protection and detection solutions such as Trend Micro Deep Security, ClamAV, or equivalent.
• Understanding of security monitoring and alerting integrations. Network & Platform Integration
• Basic knowledge of network and security technologies including Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, and InfoBlox.
• Ability to correlate infrastructure and network events during incident investigations. Scripting & Automation
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and/or Python.
• Ability to develop automation solutions for monitoring, remediation, and reporting. Vendor Management
• Experience coordinating with technology vendors and managing support processes and licensing activities. Languages
• Dutch or French: Full professional proficiency.
• English: Professional working proficiency.
• German: Considered an asset. Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. Why Join Us? At Econocom, we believe technology is driven by people. Joining our team means becoming part of an international organization where innovation, expertise, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer
• The opportunity to work with modern and evolving technologies across infrastructure, automation, and cloud environments.
• Challenging projects that have a real impact on our clients' business operations.
• A culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• The autonomy to take ownership of initiatives and contribute to technical improvements.
• A collaborative environment where expertise, innovation, and teamwork are valued.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading European digital services company.
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We offer
a competitive salary package including a company car, meal vouchers, net allowances, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, and a range of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Whether you are passionate about Linux engineering, automation, or infrastructure modernization, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while helping shape reliable and future-ready IT environments.