- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Evotec’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, the Global IT team is searching for a highly motivated and dedicated
Systems Engineer (all genders)
Full time and permanent
to support the provisioning, operation, and continuous optimization of our Linux-based IT infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring system performance, security, and scalability across the enterprise, while driving automation and supporting end users in a global environment.
Main Responsibilities:
Linux Server Provisioning & Management
- Install, configure, and manage Linux servers to ensure a stable and efficient IT environment
- Plan and implement new servers and maintain existing systems
Patch & Security Management
- Perform regular updates and patching to ensure system security and stability
- Monitor security bulletins and implement patches in a timely manner
- Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities through analysis, monitoring, and preventive measures
Global IT Systems Logging Platform
- Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive logging platform using Elasticsearch and Logstash
- Ensure reliable collection, indexing, and storage of log data from various IT systems
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize the performance and availability of the logging infrastructure
System Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
- Perform regular updates, configuration changes, and maintenance activities
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to system performance, log data collection, processing, and storage
- Analyze server performance and implement optimization measures to ensure high availability and efficiency
End User Support & Automation
- Advise and support end users on server infrastructure needs and technical questions
- Provide training to ensure effective use of server resources
- Automate recurring tasks and complex processes using scripting and tooling
Additional Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and continuously update operational, process, and system documentation
- Participate in IT projects focused on developing, optimizing, and modernizing the IT infrastructure
Qualifiactions:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Ideally several years of experience in Linux server administration, preferably in an enterprise environment
- Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and related technologies is an advantage
- In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu) and virtualization technologies
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation
- Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
- Strong security awareness and experience handling security vulnerabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to end users
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues
Our offer:
- A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
- A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
- 30 days of annual holiday, flexible working hours, and in-house canteen
- Capital forming benefits, holiday allowance, annual bonus depending on performance, and monthly allowance for public transportation (Deutschlandticket - JobTicket Premium)
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
