Job Description

Your job at DFS In a team of engineers and technicians, you undertake comprehensive tasks in the commissioning of complex technical systems with a final responsibility for results. Specifically, you ensure trouble-free operation of the Linux, load balancer and monitoring systems. Within the given time and cost frame you carry out all necessary activities for the operation of the systems and are available for this during a call standby also at night and on weekends. You act as a competent partner for our customers and explain complex technical issues in English. As a Linux system administrator, you ensure the smooth operation of Linux systems in administrative IT across all service levels and systems in the DMZ. We also know the trouble-free operation of the Icinga monitoring system and the load balancer in the best of hands. Exactly investigate and process error messages, incidents and service requests and derive resulting change requests including effort estimation. Furthermore, you support the colleagues of the Windows system management with overarching topics. As part of your on-call service, you assume responsibility for the trouble-free operation of the Linux infrastructure. With your technical know-how, you can independently edit system modifications and install new products and systems. You can also create and modify documentation - in addition, you can advise other departments such as: For example, the application, service or Windows system management to complex technical issues. Last but not least, you represent your department competently in interdisciplinary teams. That's what distinguishes you Successful technical education in the areas of computer science, mathematics, communications engineering and at least 2 years of state-recognized advanced training (eg as technician, master, specialist) Alternatively, a successful study in the natural sciences and technology (computer science, mathematics, communications engineering) Several years of professional experience in the field of Linux system management, with predominantly self-responsibility. Ideally, experience in project management In-depth knowledge of the Linux system administration at the engineer level (RHCE, CLE, LPI3), the Icinga 2 monitoring system and the Linux-relevant expertise in the field of network and protocol analysis as well as the ability to perform these independently Know-how in the programming languages ​​C, C ++ as well as script programming with Bash, Perl, Ruby and Python as well as the Windows system administration and the scripting language PowerShell Good technical English in spoken and written This activity requires a successfully completed security clearance (Ü2), shift capability and participation in the 24/7 on-call service. Langen (near Frankfurt am Main) permanent 01/01/2019

Job skills

Successful technical education in the areas of computer science, mathematics, communications engineering and at least 2 years of state-recognized advanced training (eg as technician, master, specialist) Alternatively, a successful study in the natural sciences and technology (computer science, mathematics, communications engineering) Several years of professional experience in the field of Linux system management, with predominantly self-responsibility. Ideally, experience in project management