Reforge Recruitment & Consultancy
Senior Linux Engineer
Reforge Recruitment & ConsultancyNetherlands6 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

Senior Linux Engineer


Join a leading digital organization that’s scaling its infrastructure through automation, innovation, and cloud technology. As a Senior Linux Engineer, you’ll take ownership of mission-critical systems, improve platform reliability, and help shape a modern, automated infrastructure landscape.


What you’ll do

  • Manage, optimize, and automate Linux/Unix systems and services.
  • Lead lifecycle management of systems, software, and infrastructure delivery.
  • Design and implement automation using Puppet, CI/CD, and Git.
  • Support internal teams with reliable infrastructure and scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to enhance performance and security.


What you bring

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

✅ Deep knowledge of Debian, Red Hat, or derivatives

✅ Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Ruby, or Go)

✅ Experience with Puppet, CI/CD, and configuration management

✅ Familiarity with Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elastic Stack

✅ Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift

✅ Solid grasp of networking and security protocols (Kerberos, LDAP, Radius)


💡 Bonus: Experience with AWS, Azure, or SAN storage platforms


Fluent English is required; Dutch is a plus. Candidates must already live in the Netherlands.

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