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# Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** Jobtailor
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Monitoring of Systems, Web Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), MariaDB, Network Time Protocols, Nginx, Ansible, Subversion, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Scripting, Git, Iptables, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/linux-system-administrator-en-madrid-ID-370443454

## About the Role

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a similar position
Advanced knowledge of Linux environments
Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMWare ESX administration
Expert level using Ansible
Proficient in managing web servers such as NGINX and Apache
Hands?on experience with monitoring systems and tools such as Zabbix
Skilled in database administration, specifically with MariaDB
Familiarity with version control systems including SVN and Git
Knowledge of essential Linux services such as iptables, NTP, VPN, and FTPS
Strong scripting abilities for automation and task optimization
Capable of documenting technical processes clearly and effectively
Good understanding of written and spoken English
Bilingual or native level of Spanish
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple workloads under tight deadlines
Excellent critical thinking and problem?solving skills
Professional, patient demeanour with a proactive, can?do attitude

## Description

ResponsibilitiesMaintenance of all web sites for the international group at the infrastructure level.New site creation including new sites for new jurisdictions (countries).Update and monitoring of new software versions and technologies.Install and administration of new infrastructures and existing infrastructures.Technical support/reporting during audits.Automated periodical reporting to the different gaming control entities (updating or augmenting the current automated tools).RequirementsMinimum of 5-10 years of experience in a similar positionAdvanced knowledge of Linux environmentsExperience with virtualization technologies, particularly VMWare ESX administrationExpert level using AnsibleProficient in managing web servers such as NGINX and ApacheHands?on experience with monitoring systems and tools such as ZabbixSkilled in database administration, specifically with MariaDBFamiliarity with version control systems including SVN and GitKnowledge of essential Linux services such as iptables, NTP, VPN, and FTPSStrong scripting abilities for automation and task optimizationCapable of documenting technical processes clearly and effectivelyGood understanding of written and spoken EnglishBilingual or native level of SpanishProven ability to prioritize and manage multiple workloads under tight deadlinesExcellent critical thinking and problem?solving skillsProfessional, patient demeanour with a proactive, can?do attitudeResiding in the Barcelona areaAvailability to work on call - guardias- every 3 weeks#J-*****-Ljbffr


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