IT Server Administrator – Unix/Linux Infrastructure

Airbus

. Administer, maintain, and operate Unix/Linux servers, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and maintaining Unix/Linux servers, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), while ensuring system security and compliance. Proficient in automation and scripting, with strong collaboration skills to enhance network solutions and operational processes.

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Unix/Linux AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Shell ScriptingIT Security ManagementAnsible Automation

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Hard Skills

Unix/Linux AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Shell ScriptingBash ScriptingNetworking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)Patch ManagementSystem HardeningIncident ManagementTechnical DocumentationCompliance Awareness

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

CheckMKGrafanaSyslogAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

RHCSARHCE

Industry Keywords

IT SecurityRegulatory ComplianceSystem AvailabilityOperational Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSGrafanaLinuxTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, and operate Unix/Linux servers, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9)
Install, configure, and manage patches, including planning and implementing system updates and migrations
Ensure system availability and IT security through monitoring and logging with CheckMK, Grafana, and Syslog
Manage incidents and problems
Collaborate with network teams and implement routing, firewall, and connectivity solutions
Automate operational processes using shell scripting, Ansible, or comparable tools
Create and maintain technical documentation
Support audits and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements
Manage and strategically develop a heterogeneous Unix/Linux environment for the future
Contribute to the stability, security, and performance of the server architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in computer science, vocational training as an IT specialist with extensive professional experience, or equivalent qualifications
Several years of professional experience administering Unix/Linux systems
Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Solid understanding of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
Experience in IT security, including antivirus, system hardening, and patch management
Scripting skills, including Shell and Bash
Fluency in written and spoken German
Good written and spoken English skills
Linux/Unix certifications, such as RHCSA or RHCE
Knowledge of automation and configuration management, such as Ansible
Awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and individual additional benefits
Company pension and retirement plans
Mobility benefits, such as bicycle leasing
Employee discounts with partner companies
30 days of annual leave in accordance with the applicable collective agreement
Flextime
Mobile working
Part-time work options
Job sharing
Sabbatical
Excellent professional development opportunities
International career development opportunities across the Group
Occupational health physician
Comprehensive health and wellness program, including fitness classes and preventive care services
Canteen and cafeteria
Kindergarten located close to some sites
Work in a diverse environment
Flexible working arrangements