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Freelance Linux System Engineer
Posted 4 days 3 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.