Linux Engineer

As an expert in Linux systems, you play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure. Work together with an innovative team on challenging projects and contribute to the growth and stability of our company. Join us and help build the future of IT!

32 - 40 hours

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Linux Engineer

You are ready to become the Linux Engineer of our scalable infrastructures and turn your passion for open source into innovative solutions. With us, you get full freedom to experiment with the latest technologies within a dynamic team of like-minded tech enthusiasts. We are looking for a driven engineer who is not afraid of complex systems and is eager to take on new challenges together with us.

What will you be doing?

As one of our Linux specialists, you will work alongside 30 like-minded tech professionals using the latest technologies. Your responsibilities include:

  • Setting up, maintaining, and optimizing hosting and server solutions;
  • Contributing ideas to our products and services;
  • Working with new and innovative technologies;
  • Communicating with clients on complex and advanced technical questions.

What do we ask?

You are familiar with technologies such as Apache, NGINX, HAProxy, KVM, Zabbix, Wazuh, Docker, and Ansible. In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:

  • You have a passion for Linux;
  • 1 to 3 years of experience;
  • You have a professional level of proficiency in the Dutch language, both spoken and written;
  • You have knowledge of or at least a strong interest in the hosting industry;
  • You have recent experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and related software and technologies.

What do we offer?

  • A gross annual salary of € 45.000 to € 67.500, depending on your knowledge and experience;
  • 26 vacation days, with the option to buy or accrue more;
  • Travel allowance or the option to lease a car or a bike;
  • A well-arranged pension plan;
  • Plenty of opportunities for development and growth, including a personal training budget;
  • Option to work partly from home, including a remote work allowance;
  • Increase your salary and time off through on-call shifts;
  • A friendly working environment with short communication lines across teams;
  • An active staff association organizing fun events throughout the year (including our famous LAN parties!).

Who are we?

Shock Media has been a Managed Hosting Provider for over 25 years, ensuring the availability and performance of thousands of business-critical websites and (web) applications for various national and international organizations every day. We strive to excel in our service and solutions. Working at Shock Media means being part of a young, professional, and informal team of specialists—where you can truly turn your passion into your profession. Our colleagues can of course tell you much better what it’s like to work at Shock Media, and you can read about it here.

Interested?

Then quickly send your motivation and CV to our HR department at hr@shockmedia.nl. You can also use this email address for questions about this vacancy. Check out our other vacancies.

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