Linux Systems Engineer

ABOUT UTIMACO

Utimaco is a worldwide supplier of professional cyber-security solutions and is based in Aachen, Germany. Since 1983, Utimaco develops hardware security modules and compliance solutions for telecommunication provider regulations. Utimaco is a world-market leader in both segments. Customers and parters of Utimaco in all parts of the world trust the company's long-term, proven reliability and investments protection, as well as its many certified IT security standards. Utimaco stands for recognizes product quality, user-friendly software, excellent support and trusted high security-made in Germany. 

To further strengthen our Corporate Unit we are looking for a:   Linux Systems Engineer

Your tasks:

  • 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 you:

  • 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

DO YOU FEEL ADDRESSED?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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