Linux Engineer

Do you enjoy building and improving Linux platforms that power critical business services

In our infrastructure teams we provide secure reliable and scalable platforms that enable business applications and digital services across Vattenfall. We continuously improve our environments through automation standardization and close collaboration with other technology teams.

That is why we are now looking to hire a Linux Engineer to join our international team in Katowice

What will you do 

As a Linux Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring a stable secure and modern Linux platform that evolves with the needs of the organization. You will work with platform engineering automation cloud services and system administration helping to build and operate reliable infrastructure across onpremises and cloud environments.

Linux Platform Engineering

• Design deploy and manage RHEL-based environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructure
• Manage the full lifecycle of Linux systems including builds upgrades patching and decommissioning

Configuration Management

• Automate and manage configurations using Ansible Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) or similar tools
• Maintain repositories system configurations and patch management processes

System Administration

• Troubleshoot Linux operating system issues primarily within RHEL environments
• Manage services packages and system performance

Scripting & Automation

• Develop scripts using Bash Python and PowerShell
• Create and maintain automation workflows using Ansible REST APIs and related technologies

Security

• Implement and maintain OS hardening standards (e.g. CIS benchmarks)
• Manage patching and vulnerability remediation
• Collaborate with IT Security teams to ensure secure implementations

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor system health availability and performance
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis

Cloud & Platform Integration

• Support Linux workloads running in Azure
• Work closely with DevOps Security and Platform teams

Governance & DevOps Support

• Ensure compliance with platform standards including tagging naming conventions permissions and policies
• Support platform audits and governance activities
• Manage Azure DevOps projects pipelines and access permissions
• Support backlog management and continuous improvement initiatives

Location  
Poland (remote hybrid Katowice office)

Qualifications :

Who are you

You are a curious and solution-oriented engineer who enjoys working with Linux platforms and automation technologies. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and can communicate complex technical topics in a clear and practical way.

As our Linux Engineer you bring:

• A degree in IT Engineering Science Mathematics or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure environments
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• The ability to work independently and as part of an international team

In addition you have:

• Experience with automation tools preferably Ansible
• Experience with scripting in Bash Python and/or PowerShell
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis
• Knowledge of security best practices patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Experience working with cloud services (Azure experience is an advantage)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience operating Linux workloads in cloud environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure governance and compliance standards

Additional Information :

Our offer 
Good remuneration a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

More Information 
We welcome your application in English no later than 15.07.2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Marta Jura  via mail:

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party DISA Global Solutions AB.
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time