We’re supporting a leading telecom company in the Netherlands in hiring a Senior Linux Engineer to strengthen their Linux/Unix team. This is a chance to work with modern technologies, drive automation, and help shape infrastructure that supports thousands of colleagues and millions of customers.

You’ll combine day-to-day operational excellence with opportunities to design, build, and improve systems. It’s a role where your expertise, creativity, and initiative will directly influence how infrastructure is delivered and secured.

Your Day-to-Day

• Manage and enhance Linux/Unix platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

• Build and expand systems and platforms, while keeping existing infrastructure running smoothly.

• Automate processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Deliver infrastructure services to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Take part in lifecycle management of systems and software.

• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver solutions that are maintainable and future-proof.

• Share knowledge openly and support colleagues to grow alongside you.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience as a Linux administrator or engineer.

• Strong knowledge of Linux (Debian, Red Hat, or similar distributions).

• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, PHP, Ruby, Python, or Go).

• Experience with Puppet, CI/CD pipelines, CMDB, and Git.

• Familiarity with services such as Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elastic Stack.

• Understanding of security protocols such as Kerberos, LDAP, and Radius.

• Solid grasp of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).

• General networking knowledge (firewalls, load balancers, routing).

• Bonus points if you’ve worked with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or SAN storage systems.

Designed to Support You—Inside and Outside of Work

• Competitive salary and variable bonus scheme.

• Hybrid working model with flexibility.

• 30 vacation days (plus an extra day after Ascension Day).

• A progressive pension scheme.

• Personal annual learning budget and access to 200+ digital courses.

• Redeemable holidays and a company subscription plan.

• Fun and connection through workshops, outings, learning weeks, and an annual ski trip.

• A workplace recognised as a Top Employer, with a strong commitment to inclusion and growth.

Apply with Confidence

We know women and underrepresented talent often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest—even if you’re not sure you tick every box—we encourage you to apply.

Apply directly or reach out via jobs@shematters.nl