Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Application Support and DevOps

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Empower your expertise in Linux environments—drive innovation, ensure stability, and lead transformative infrastructure projects!

Location & Work Model
Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, you will be working for our client, a prominent player in the IT sector dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. You will help shape robust, scalable, and secure Linux-based systems, advancing enterprise infrastructure and cloud readiness. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects and elevate your career in a dynamic environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues, providing innovative solutions.
• Manage migration and upgrade activities, including web server transformations from WebSphere to JBoss.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, including SSL certificates, reverse proxy, and load balancing.
• Support monitoring and scheduling tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, ELK, Control-M, and VTOM.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to facilitate deployment pipelines using tools like GIT, Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release, Docker, and Openshift.
• Develop scripting solutions using Shell and Python to automate routine tasks and enhance system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and optimize system configurations for scalability and resilience.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux-based IT projects.
• Strong knowledge of Linux environments; Windows Server knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell and Python.
• Experience managing web servers, particularly migrations from WebSphere to JBoss.
• Solid understanding of security protocols including SSL, reverse proxy, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with scheduler tools (Control-M, VTOM).
• Experience with monitoring tools like Zabbix, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• Knowledge of deployment tools such as GIT, Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release, Docker, and Openshift.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certifications in Linux or Cloud technologies.
• Experience working in European Union markets with full eligibility to work in Europe.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered.

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