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
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