Infrastructure Engineer (Linux)

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Datacenter team as an Infrastructure Engineer (Linux), where you will take charge of maintaining and evolving our Linux environment. We currently manage over 50 Red Hat Linux servers and are embarking on an exciting project to implement Kubernetes.

In this role, you will monitor, maintain, patch and upgrade our Linux Systems while ensuring top-tier security hardening and reliability. You will collaborate with application owners and occasionally dive into Apache, Oracle or AIX environments supporting both modern and legacy systems. Our team embraces automation through Ansible and we encourage you to contribute to major changes, global projects and innovative initiatives aligned with your skills and growth goals.

You will be part of a motivated 14-person Datacenter team, working alongside 2 seasoned Linux/Unix experts. We offer a hybrid work model, professional independence and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing

• System Management: Monitor, maintain, patch and upgrade Linux servers (primarily Red Hat).
• Security: Perform regular system hardening and patching to ensure compliance and protection.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application owners and other technical teams to ensure system integrity and performance.
• Automation: Support and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible.
• Containerization: Contribute to ongoing Kubernetes implementation and management projects.
• Legacy & Middleware: Assist with legacy systems and middleware components such as Apache, AIX and Oracle databases.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in infrastructure projects and global initiatives based on your expertise and professional development.

What You Will Bring

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a complex Linux infrastructure environment.
• Certification: Red Hat Certified is required.
• Technical Skills:
• Red Hat Linux – Proven, in-depth experience.
• Kubernetes – Hands-on experience highly appreciated.
• Ansible – Strong advantage; experience with automation is a big plus.

Nice to have

• AIX, IBM storage or Netapp
• Oracle databases

Soft Skills:

• Responsible, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

What We Will Offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. Furthermore, we will offer you:

• A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade L1 and in line with your experience and qualifications,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

How To Apply

Be part of an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive team that values both independence and collaboration. You will work with modern technologies, have room to grow your expertise and take part in shaping the future of our Linux infrastructure.

If Linux has no secrets for you and you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking infrastructure team — apply now! Use the “apply now” button, if you have any questions you can reach out to Ioanna Dimitriadi – Talent Acquisition via Ioanna.dimitriadi@fokker.com.