System Engineer – Linux & Ansible

Our client, a leading organization in the energy sector, is seeking a System Engineer to provide advanced operational support for Linux-based IT infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring system stability and performance while driving continuous improvement through automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Responsibilities include: providing advanced operational support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for Linux-based IT infrastructure; managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, including provisioning and patching via Red Hat Satellite; implementing system changes and routine maintenance following established processes and standards; driving automation and operational reliability using Ansible Automation Platform and Infrastructure-as-Code principles; collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain secure, compliant, and well-monitored environments; and participating in R&D initiatives to evaluate new technologies and develop solution prototypes.

Requirements: 4+ years of experience managing Linux-based infrastructure in large-scale enterprise environments; proven experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux lifecycle management and Red Hat Satellite; strong expertise in Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, and automation workflows; experience with Podman or OCI containers and container lifecycle operations; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using GitLab or Azure DevOps; experience working within structured ITIL-aligned processes like incident, problem, and change management; a strong focus on performance tuning, OS-level diagnostics, and monitoring-driven operations; and a native level of Dutch or French with professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to have: exposure to database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL; experience with VMware virtual environments and NetApp storage systems; knowledge of security tools like Trend Micro Deep Security or ClamAV; familiarity with network platforms including Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, or InfoBlox; and knowledge of German.

Offer: start date ASAP, location Brussels, working model hybrid (remote policy applicable with occasional travel to Berlin), contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.