Medior Linux Engineer Red Hat Linux Systems

02/04/2026

Our client is looking for a Medior Linux Engineer Red Hat Linux Systems

Description

As an intermediate Linux system engineer (3 to 5 years of experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems), you will work within a team responsible for the setup and management of approximately 1,800 servers (physical and virtual under Vmware ESX).
The following skills are sought: 

  • Experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, etc.), scripting (Python and Shell) and monitoring (Zabbix, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Vmware ESX
  • Knowledge of network terminology and network architecture. Knowledge of Cisco ACI.
  • Understanding of storage techniques, both local (RAID) and remote (SAN, NAS, etc.).
  • Willingness to provide on‑call service one week per month on average.
  • Good command of Dutch or French, both spoken and written. Practical knowledge of the second national language.
  • Good skills in documenting your own work and spontaneous sharing of knowledge with colleagues.
  • Possesses proven analytical skills to independently handle complex situations.
  • Proactive attitude and critical thinking in problem analysis.
  • Willing to provide on‑call service one week per month.

Technical skills

  • Knowledge of Dutch or French (C2: highly complex mastery)
  • Knowledge of English: understanding, writing and reading (B2: upper‑intermediate level)
  • Knowledge of the second national language (B1: intermediate level)
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Foreman, etc.) (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Experience with scripting (Python and Shell) (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Experience with monitoring (Zabbix, etc.) (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Knowledge of network terminology and network architecture. Knowledge of Cisco ACI. (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Understanding of storage techniques, both local (RAID) and remote (SAN, NAS…). (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Demonstrated analytical experience to independently handle complex situations (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)
  • Knowledge of Vmware ESX (L2: minimum 2 years of experience)

Soft skills

  • The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the company, the IT world, and understand the challenges of the requested role. He must also understand the company's mission and key activities.
  • The candidate must demonstrate that he is able to integrate into the company teams through values such as kindness, courage, positivity and reliability.
  • The candidate must demonstrate skills inherent to the requested function and fitting within the ICT department, namely presentation skills, a professional attitude, correctness and respect towards management, clear and effective communication, and responsible commitment for the duration of the contract.

Available for on-call duty

Yes — one week per month (average)

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Job specifications

ID: 12846

Duration: 01-06-2026 - 31-05-2027

Location: Brussels

Type: Freelance

Stijn De Keyser

IT Recruitment Consultant