Freelance Linux System Engineer

Posted 4 days 2 hours ago by Vivid Resourcing

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Not Specified, Belgium
Job Description

For a utilities customer in Brussels, I am searching for a freelance Linux System Engineer to help optimize performance and ensure the resilience of their infrastructure.



Responsibilities


  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers and related infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Perform system administration tasks, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, to maintain a stable and efficient environment.
  • Implement and manage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline system provisioning and configuration management.
  • Enhance system security by applying best practices, security controls, and proactive threat mitigation measures.
  • Manage and optimize an in-house Kubernetes cluster for container orchestration and workload scalability.
  • Oversee and fine-tune on-premises environments running CentOS and RedHat to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation scripts to simplify and improve system management processes.
  • Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends by continuously learning and applying the latest best practices and emerging technologies.



Profile


  • Proficiency in Linux distributions such as CentOS and RedHat.
  • Experience with Bash, Python, Perl, or other scripting languages.
  • Strong knowledge of Ansible.
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and load balancers.
  • Familiarity with Linux security hardening techniques and compliance standards.
  • Experience with Kubernetes cluster management.
  • Knowledge of RAID, LVM, SAN, NAS, and backup solutions.
  • Experience with tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or ELK stack.
  • Experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.



Additional Details


SENIORITY: Medior/Senior

START DATE: April

DURATION: 6 Months+

EXTENSION: Yes

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Brussels

ONSITE POLICY: 2 days per week

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent English, Duch/French a bonus

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 stage


If you are interested, please forward your updated resume to to be considered.