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SOSopra Steria

Linux System Administrator(m/w/x)

Darmstadt
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Administering Red Hat-based Linux systems for space missions, including patching and troubleshooting. 3+ years of Linux administration experience required. Mission-critical space operations environment, supporting ESA spacecraft.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field, or 7 years of relevant professional experience
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
  • Professional English proficiency (written and spoken)
  • Eligibility for security and export control clearances (ITAR/EIR)
  • Strong Linux systems administration experience (RedHat-based)
  • Knowledge of additional Unix-like systems (BSD, Solaris) is advantageous
  • Solid software development skills in Linux (C++, Python, or shell)
  • Ability to support technical users in complex engineering environments
  • Experience assisting developers with build, debugging, and environment issues
  • Experience in specific advantageous areas
  • Infrastructure automation, configuration management, IaC tools (Ansible, CI/CD)
  • Linux networking, system security, hardening, authentication, vulnerability management (SELinux, FreeIPA/LDAP)
  • Storage, filesystem, distributed storage technologies (ZFS)
  • Virtualization, container technologies, high-availability platforms
  • Enterprise and mission-critical operational environments support
  • Scientific or engineering computing environments experience
  • Familiarity with enterprise server hardware and out-of-band management
  • Unix operating systems (FreeBSD, Solaris)
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in operational environments
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to work under pressure during operational activities
  • Strong service-oriented mindset
  • Proactive attitude toward innovation and continuous improvement
  • Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technologies and operational requirements
  • Availability for critical mission activities and occasional work outside normal hours
  • Participation in on-call support rotation may be required
  • On-site performance at customer premises (ESOC) with occasional teleworking
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain security and export control clearances (ITAR/EIR)

Tasks

  • Administer Linux systems, including installation, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Develop, test, and maintain supporting tools, scripts, and system software components
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex issues
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Support developers with build, debugging, and software environment issues
  • Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools like Ansible
  • Manage Linux networking, system security, and hardening
  • Handle storage technologies, including ZFS and distributed storage systems
  • Work with virtualization, container technologies, and high-availability platforms
  • Support mission-critical operational environments and space mission systems
  • Assist in scientific and engineering computing environments
  • Manage enterprise server hardware and out-of-band management systems
  • Work autonomously and under pressure during operational activities
  • Participate in on-call support rotation for continuous operational coverage
  • Adapt to evolving technologies and operational requirements
  • Support critical mission activities, launch campaigns, simulations, and system tests
  • Collaborate with an international team of engineers and space operations specialists

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Linux
  • RedHat
  • C++
  • Python
  • shell
  • Ansible
  • CI/CD
  • SELinux
  • FreeIPA/LDAP
  • ZFS
  • BSD
  • Solaris
  • iLO/IPMI

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Mission-critical space operations environment
  • Support for ESA spacecraft missions
  • Support for satellite launches

Informal Culture

  • International team collaboration
  • Dynamic international working environment
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