Freelance Linux Engineer

Freelance Linux Engineer — Senior Infrastructure Engineer. Dive into an infrastructure transformation for a prominent European not-for-profit entity. Drive modernisation, automation, and scalability. Seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a Standard Operating Environment, modernise infrastructure, automate processes (e.g., Ansible, Rundeck), and optimise systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for: leading the design and implementation of a Standard Operating Environment; driving infrastructure modernisation while maintaining performance, security, and reliability; automating processes using tools such as Ansible and Rundeck; collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions aligned with strategic goals; monitoring and optimising systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and other tools; mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of learning and growth.

The required profile: a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience; 6+ years in infrastructure engineering, with expertise in Linux environments (e.g., SELinux, Red Hat derivatives); proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (Ansible); strong knowledge of DNS, DNSSEC, and networking protocols; experience with cloud-based solutions, virtualisation, and containerisation technologies; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and IT service management tools.

Start date: ASAP.

Contract duration: 12 months, with possibility of extensions.

Work setup: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week and 3 days remote). Human sized team.

Benefits: 3 days remote.