Collective.work
AI Solution Linux Architect & Managed Services Governance Lead - Freelance
Collective.workLuxembourg17 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
Budget: -

We’re currently looking for an AI Solution Linux Architect & Managed Services Governance Lead to support the European Commission 🇪🇺 in the strategic lifecycle management and evolution of their critical Linux Hosting platform, with a strong focus on AI enablement.

You’ll join the C3 unit as a key technical leader, responsible for ensuring the platform’s security, reliability, and its capacity to support the most demanding high-scale AI applications. This role is highly sensitive and requires a security clearance.

Your Main Responsibilities (Tasks & Governance)

Your mission is twofold: defining the AI infrastructure strategy and ensuring the operational governance of the service.

  • AI Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture: Define the strategy and architecture for the Linux Hosting Service, leading the design and implementation of necessary adaptations required by AI platforms at scale (a core strategic objective).
  • Managed Services Governance: Supervise and coordinate governance, strategy, and roadmap development with the external Managed Service Provider (MSP). Ensure quality of service, documentation, and compliance with SLAs.
  • Technical Expert Support: Provide expert technical assistance on RedHat Linux and related services (Kubernetes, networking, security) for troubleshooting, performance optimization, and daily operational excellence.
  • Project Leadership: Manage diverse technical projects related to Data Centres & Private Cloud Unit operations, ensuring compliance with IT standards and security rules.

Essential Technical Environment (Non-Exhaustive)

This is a senior expert position requiring proven experience across the entire hosting stack:

  • Operating Systems: RedHat Enterprise Linux (mandatory expertise), Unix-based OSs.
  • Cloud Native/DevOps: Kubernetes Technology (Design, Deployment, Maintenance) and DevOps methodologies (Automation, CI/CD).
  • High-Scale Applications: Proven expertise in the roll-out and support of infrastructure (GPU optimization, storage, networking) to facilitate AI/ML platforms at scale.
  • Infrastructure: Datacentre Infrastructure, Networking (LAN/WAN, Security), Storage, Virtualization (VMware/KVM).

Profile: Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

The Consultant Must Meet All The Following Minimum Requirements

  • Experience Level: At least 10 years of experience in Datacentre Infrastructure, OS management, Network, Storage, Virtualization, and IT security.
  • AI Infrastructure Expertise: Mandatory 5+ years of proved experience on the delivery and supervision of IT hosting services, with a focus on rolling out infrastructure to support the delivery of AI platforms at scale.
  • Service Supervision: Proven experience in the supervision of External Managed Services and Data Centre Capacity Management.
  • Certifications: Holding or equivalent to:
    • Linux Certified Systems Engineer (RedHat related certifications are a strong plus, e.g., RHCE).
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
  • Language: English fluent (spoken and written, corresponding to at least Level C1 of the CEFR).

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