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Senior Linux Administrator

Hybrid in Hoofddorp·Full-time·Added 16 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Kyndryl

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Hoofddorp
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

The role

Desired

You have experience with Red Hat Satellite and/or Red Hat Insights;
You have experience with Ansible Automation Platform and the automation of Linux management;
You have knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), for example Terraform;
You have knowledge of container technologies such as Podman, Docker, and/or Kubernetes/OpenShift;
You have basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience working in an Agile environment;
You have experience with monitoring, logging, and performance analysis of Linux systems;
You have knowledge of network and security principles within enterprise Linux environments;
You have experience managing Linux systems in cloud environments.

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.

Get Referred!

If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

Hiring process

1 interview

Candidates are told the next steps and timing after each stage.
Application status can be tracked in the candidate portal.

About Kyndryl

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2019
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: New York City, USA
Website: kyndryl.com

In their own words

About the company & team

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

You act proactively to create, monitor, and keep a stable, reliable, and secure Linux infrastructure and application environment up to date;
You manage and maintain Linux systems and platforms, including for example Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu and/or other Linux distributions;
You contribute to ongoing projects, such as automated VM deployment, configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and the implementation of RBAC;
You support users and colleagues in identifying incidents, vulnerabilities, and security risks within the Linux platform and ensure correct and timely handling;
You support technical changes and issues by handling incidents, outages, and changes and realizing structural solutions;
You monitor the performance, capacity, availability, and stability of the Linux infrastructure, analyze potential problems, and actively contribute ideas for improvements;
You manage and maintain Linux systems in the areas of configuration, hardening, logging, monitoring, networking, and security;
Where necessary, you delve into the architecture and security of the Linux platform. Occasionally, you provide support to IT infrastructure teams with more complex technical issues;
You implement Life Cycle Management within the department and ensure that Linux systems are replaced, migrated, or upgraded in a timely manner;
You manage and maintain patch management for Linux systems, including the planning, testing, and execution of security and regular updates;
You perform OS version updates and upgrades and guide migrations to new Linux versions where necessary;
You contribute to further automating management tasks, for example with Ansible, Bash, Python, or other relevant tooling;
You work on improving the standardization, security, and manageability of the Linux infrastructure.

Who You Are

You have a higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking and preferably a completed education in the field of ICT;
You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role within Linux and/or infrastructure management;
You possess relevant Red Hat certifications, for example Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA);
You have a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.
You have demonstrable knowledge and experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and preferably also with other Linux distributions;
You have experience managing Linux servers in enterprise environments, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, hardening, and lifecycle management;
You have knowledge of and experience with systemd, networking, storage, filesystems, DNS, SSH, and user and rights management;
You have experience with Linux patch management, including the planning, testing, and execution of security and regular updates;
You have experience with RHEL lifecycle management, including version upgrades, migrations, and the phasing out of obsolete systems;
You have experience with Red Hat Satellite or similar tooling for managing, patching, and configuring Linux systems;
You have scripting and automation skills, for example with Bash, Python, and Ansible;
You have a strong drive to automate, standardize, and simplify management tasks;
You have knowledge of Linux security and hardening, including for example SELinux, sudo, SSH hardening, and access management;
You have experience managing Linux systems within a virtual infrastructure, for example based on Nutanix, VMware, and/or Hyper-V;
You have knowledge of ITIL 4 and understand the principles of incident, change, and problem management;
You possess technical knowledge of datacenter and infrastructure environments and preferably have experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures;
You are analytically strong, work independently, and take responsibility for the quality, security, and continuity of the Linux infrastructure.