Senior Linux / DevOps Engineer – Infrastructure & Platform Support

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Summary: Seeking a Senior Linux / DevOps Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a critical scientific data platform in a highly regulated European institutional environment. Highlights: 1. Support critical scientific data platform in European institutional environment 2. Focus on operational reliability, automation, and core service support 3. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Docker & Kubernetes **Role** Senior Linux / DevOps Engineer – Infrastructure \& Platform Support **About the Role** We are looking for a Senior Linux / DevOps Engineer to join a long\-term project within a European institutional environment. The professional will support the operation, maintenance, and evolution of a critical scientific data platform in the fisheries and aquaculture domain, ensuring system stability, security, and performance. You will work in a highly regulated environment, focused on operational reliability, automation, and support for core services used by EU Member States. **Responsibilities** * Administer and maintain Linux systems (Ubuntu / RedHat) in critical production environments * Install, configure, and upgrade operating systems and infrastructure components * Manage containerized environments (Docker and Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines * Implement and maintain automation scripts (Bash / Ansible) * Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery strategies * Monitor systems and applications, analyzing logs and performance metrics * Collaborate with central infrastructure teams and helpdesk * Integrate and support PostgreSQL databases in distributed environments * Support incident resolution and technical troubleshooting in complex environments * Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures * Participate in capacity planning and system optimization activities * Ensure compliance with security policies and ITIL standards * Support technical users and scientific teams in an international context **Mandatory Requirements** * University degree (Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent) * Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux system administration * Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Experience with automation (Ansible and/or Bash scripting) * Knowledge of virtualization environments (VMware or equivalent) * Experience with PostgreSQL databases (basic or advanced administration) * Experience in enterprise / production\-critical environments * Strong troubleshooting and complex problem\-solving skills **Languages** * Fluent English (mandatory) * Italian (plus) **Location** * Ispra, Italy **Work Model** * Hybrid model