Linux Systems Engineer – RHEL, Ansible & DevOps Long Term

Project overview

Dear Network,

We are currently looking for a Linux Systems Engineer with a focus on RHEL, Ansible, and DevOps to support our client in analyzing and resolving complex Linux system errors, as well as modernizing, automating, and securing existing enterprise Linux infrastructures. The focus is on migrating to IPv6, further developing automated operational processes, introducing modern security concepts, and providing technical support for tests and production deployments.

Key Data:

Role: Linux Systems Engineer – RHEL, Ansible & DevOps

Period: From commissioning until 31.12.2029

Requirements

Have we sparked your interest?

Then send us your CV in Word format and your current availability, including your hourly rate, to: gesa.prangeATdeedcon.de

Sincerely

Gesa Prange

Junior Account Manager

• Minimum 10 years of experience in analyzing and resolving complex problems and errors in Linux enterprise environments
• Minimum 10 years of experience with enterprise Linux operating systems, especially RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), CentOS, Fedora, Debian, and SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with OpenLDAP in an enterprise environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience with open-source technologies, especially Apache Webserver and Apache Tomcat
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Ansible, especially the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• Minimum 5 years of experience with GitLab and Nexus Repository Manager
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Atlassian Jira
• Minimum 5 years of experience in introducing and further developing DevOps methodologies, including corresponding tool support
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Cisco Splunk
• Completed degree in Computer Science or comparable qualification
• German language skills at least C1 and English language skills at least B1

Project details

95% remote within Germany / on-site as needed (Munich, Bonn, Frankfurt)

Utilization: Part-time

Languages: German

Service Description:

• Analysis and resolution of complex errors and faults in enterprise Linux environments
• Planning and implementation of the migration of Linux-based management systems from IPv4 to IPv6
• Analysis and optimization of existing Linux system architectures regarding performance, security, and automation
• Modernization and standardization of existing Linux scripts and automation of operational processes using Ansible and Linux scripting
• Introduction and further development of zero-touch automation and DevOps processes
• Conception and implementation of certificate-based authentication, zero trust, and software-defined access
• Analysis and further development of open-source infrastructures (OpenLDAP, Apache Webserver, Apache Tomcat)
• Creation of technical recommendations for action, as well as conducting tests, error analyses, and validations
• Support for migrations, production deployments, and the transition of new solutions into regular operation
• Creation of technical documentation and user guides, as well as advising project teams on architecture, security, and automation topics
• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 36 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Bonn, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German