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In this role, you manage and develop Linux servers, configure databases, optimize web server setups, and automate processes while implementing security standards and providing customer support.
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Your role in the team
- You operate and develop our approximately 700 Linux servers (Debian & Ubuntu).
- You install, configure, and maintain databases such as MySQL/MariaDB (PostgreSQL is a plus).
- You ensure high-performance web server setups with Nginx and Apache.
- You advise our clients on the selection and implementation of customized Linux solutions.
- You are responsible for patch and update management, conducting vulnerability analyses, and maintaining system security.
- You automate recurring tasks with Ansible.
- You monitor and optimize performance via Nagios and Grafana.
- You contribute to the further development of our security standards (hardening, logging, SIEM).
- You are a core part of the support team (tickets, phone, incidents, consulting).
- You are part of the rotating on-call duty - together as a team.
- You document systems and processes so that knowledge benefits everyone.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in Computer Science, training as an IT specialist for system integration, or comparable skills.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of Debian/Ubuntu.
- Strong database skills: MySQL/MariaDB (PostgreSQL a plus).
- Confident handling of Ansible for automation & configuration management.
- Bonus: Know-how in Proxmox, Docker/Kubernetes.
- Network Basics: TCP/IP, VLAN, Routing, Firewalls.
- Good understanding of IT security, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
- Analytical thinking, independent working style, and genuine team player mentality.
- Desirable but not mandatory: setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters.
Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in Linux administration of large environments.
- Experience with Nginx/Apache in production environment.
- Experience with Monitoring & Logging (Grafana, Graylog, Nagios).
What we offer
- We bring you on board, personally tailored and with a dedicated mentor by your side.
- Your role with us is challenging, diverse, and autonomous, but never boring.
- You have the opportunity to build complete infrastructures for clients yourself.
- We operate with flat hierarchies alongside a strong feedback culture and regular employee reviews.
- Individual training and development opportunities (e.g., certifications) fully covered by us.
- Do you have important personal appointments? - No problem! Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely give you maximum flexibility.
- Or do you prefer to be among like-minded colleagues in the office? Height-adjustable desks, at least 2 monitors per workstation, spaces for social interaction, but also areas to retreat to, are just some features of the most modernly equipped offices.
- Whether you enjoy riding road bikes, mountain bikes, or e-bikes, our Job-Bike offer allows you to afford your dream bicycle.
- Of course, we also think about your future – with our subsidized company pension scheme, you are well prepared!
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For over 20 years, centron has been providing reliable, managed hosting services to businesses of all sizes. We don't just stop at hosting though. We also offer consulting and design services to help our customers build efficient, stable, and secure IT infrastructur
- 1-49 Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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