Pauwels Consulting
EN
Senior Linux System Engineer - Network & Storage
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 90444

We’re looking for a Senior System Engineer with strong expertise in Linux system administration, complemented by solid experience in network and storage technologies.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and evolving a complex IT landscape supporting large-scale public applications. The environment includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, reverse proxies, PKI, and a mix of on-premise and cloud infrastructure (Azure, OVH).

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain and optimize Linux server infrastructure (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server).
  • Configure and manage reverse proxies, Apache web servers, and PKI certificates.
  • Develop and maintain Bash shell scripts for automation and system management.
  • Collaborate within the LUNS team (Linux, Network & Storage) to ensure stability and performance.
  • Support pilot projects in Azure and OVH public cloud environments.
  • Troubleshoot issues across servers, storage systems, and network components.
  • Ensure systems meet security, reliability, and performance requirements.

What are we looking for?

Must-Have Skills

  • Linux system administration (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) – 5+ years
  • Bash shell scripting – 5+ years
  • Reverse proxying, Apache, PKI – 5+ years
  • System engineering background – proven experience in setup, configuration, and maintenance
  • Dutch (C2) – mandatory

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

  • Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes
  • Configuration management: Ansible
  • Monitoring: Nagios
  • Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
  • Application servers: Wildfly / JBoss
  • Source control & quality: Git, SonarQube
  • Virtualization: VMware ESX (usage, not administration)
  • Networking: Barracuda ADC, F5, HAProxy, Cisco (switching/routing/firewalls, ACI)
  • Storage systems: NetApp FAS, HPE 3PAR, Fibre Channel, HPE StoreOnce
  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure, OpenStack

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (Hybrid)

Start: 17 November 2025

End: 31 May 2026 

Workload: 100% (?1040h)

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Language: Dutch (C2)

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