Applications Scientist

Applications Scientist Apply Now Type Full-time Minimum Experience 8 to 15 Years Department Marketing Desired Start Date Immediate Location Germany Minimum Qualifications Job Description Day in the life: In this role, you will be expected to… Linux Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or others). Manage upgrades, patching, and system performance tuning. Automation & Tools: Develop and maintain automation scripts/tools using Bash, Python Implement and manage tools like Ansible, Foreman, MAAS, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack, or Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC). Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Deploy and configure monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or Grafana. Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in Linux systems and applications. Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, including vulnerability assessment and remediation. Manage firewalls, SELinux, and access control for secure environments. Cloud & Virtualization: Work with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Manage hybrid or cloud-based infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Implement and Manage end-to-end Cloud Orchestration Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and software engineering, to ensure seamless integration of applications. Provide mentorship and training to junior Linux administrators. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations. Generate reports on system performance, security, and availability metrics. Must have skills: On day one, you will need to be proficient with… Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl). Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls). Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform). Experience with Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Zabbix, Nagios, Telegraf) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)