Medior Linux Engineer - Start 01/06 - Brussels - transport sector - Freelance / CDI
- Full-time
Company Description
We are looking for a Medior Linux System Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. You will join a team responsible for the deployment, operation, and maintenance of a large‑scale Linux infrastructure, comprising approximately 1,800 physical and virtual servers, primarily running on VMware ESX.
The role is hands‑on and operational in nature, within a critical infrastructure environment where reliability, documentation, and collaboration are essential.
Job Description
- Operate, maintain, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in a large, mixed physical and virtual server environment
- Contribute to the automation and standardization of system management using configuration and orchestration tools
- Perform scripting tasks to support automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency
- Monitor system health and performance, identify issues, and contribute to root‑cause analysis
- Work closely with colleagues to document configurations, procedures, and operational practices
- Participate in an on‑call rotation, on average one week per month
- Proactively analyze and resolve complex technical situations with a critical and solution‑oriented mindset
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
- Experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, or similar
- Scripting experience in Python and Shell
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. Zabbix or equivalent)
- Solid knowledge of VMware ESX
- Understanding of network terminology and architecture; knowledge of Cisco ACI is required
- Understanding of storage technologies, both local (RAID) and remote (SAN, NAS)
- Proven analytical skills to independently handle complex operational issues
Language Requirements
- Strong proficiency (C2 level) in Dutch or French (spoken and written)
- Practical knowledge (B1 level) of the second national language
- Good command of English (B2 level) for reading, writing, and comprehension
Soft Skills & Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to integrate smoothly into an existing infrastructure team
- Proactive attitude and critical thinking when analyzing problems
- Strong sense of responsibility and reliability, particularly in on‑call contexts
- Good documentation habits and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues
- Professional communication and respectful interaction with management and peers
- Motivation to commit to the assignment for its full duration