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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Linux - **Company:** Orange - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Linux System Administration, PCI Data Security Standards, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Technical Debt, Git - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/systems-engineer-linux-en-madrid-ID-372432690 ## About the Role Our hybrid way of working allows for easy inclusion of new colleagues from other locations, and as such, these positions will be working from our Madrid office.Your key areas of responsibility as Systems Engineer - Linux:Operate and maintain Linux platforms across environments.Troubleshoot incidents, problems, and operational issues.Execute maintenance and lifecycle activities.Contribute actively to automation and Infrastructure as Code.Support DevOps and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab.Apply security best practices including hardening and access control.Support observability improvements using Elastic.As an ideal candidate you have:Solid experience working with Linux systems in production.Good Linux administration competence, ideally on Red Hat-based platforms.Experience with automation and IaC using Ansible and/or Terraform.Understanding of system security and hardening.Good verbal and written communication skills in English.It is not a requirement, but other preferred qualifications would be:Familiarity with working in ServiceNowFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflowKnowledge of PCI DSS requirements is an advantage where applicable and applying security hardening best practices is an integral part of the role. The role requires willingness and capability to be a part of PCI work, working closely with security and compliance colleagues to support compliant design and operation.What we offer you:Hybrid ways of working with access to our modern & collaborative office in Madrid. We are working fully remotely in July and August.We may work with tomorrow's technology, but at our core we are a people-oriented organization.An open and inclusive culture, that enables us to reach our full potential.A community of experts - as Digital Natives, we put innovation at the heart of our expertise.Compelling advantages including an intensive work schedule in July and August, restaurant tickets, health insurance, trainings, certifications, flexible remuneration and many more.Read more about the benefits we offer here. ## Description The Core Services team is a central part of the Delivery organization in Orange Business and is responsible for delivering and operating core platform and infrastructure services that customer teams and internal services depend on.The team has overall responsibility for several different distribution platforms, ensuring that foundational services are reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.Within Core Services, platform responsibilities are clearly defined, and this role is focused on the Linux platform domain.You will work alongside other Linux specialists while collaborating closely across sub teams in Core Services as well as other internal teams in our Delivery organization.We focus on reducing technical debt, strengthening standardization, and improving platform delivery through shared tooling and expertise.As a Linux Engineer, you will work with the operation and ongoing improvement of Linux based platforms supporting customer solutions and internal services.The current team, including the reporting manager, Head of Core Services, is based in the Nordics - Norway/Sweden.Our hybrid way of working allows for easy inclusion of new colleagues from other locations, and as such, these positions will be working from our Madrid office.Your key areas of responsibility as Systems Engineer - Linux:Operate and maintain Linux platforms across environments.Troubleshoot incidents, problems, and operational issues.Execute maintenance and lifecycle activities.Contribute actively to automation and Infrastructure as Code.Support DevOps and CI/CD workflows using tools such as GitLab.Apply security best practices including hardening and access control.Support observability improvements using Elastic.As an ideal candidate you have:Solid experience working with Linux systems in production.Good Linux administration competence, ideally on Red Hat-based platforms.Experience with automation and IaC using Ansible and/or Terraform.Understanding of system security and hardening.Good verbal and written communication skills in English.It is not a requirement, but other preferred qualifications would be:Familiarity with working in ServiceNowFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflowKnowledge of PCI DSS requirements is an advantage where applicable and applying security hardening best practices is an integral part of the role.The role requires willingness and capability to be a part of PCI work, working closely with security and compliance colleagues to support compliant design and operation.What we offer you:Hybrid ways of working with access to our modern & collaborative office in Madrid.We are working fully remotely in July and August.We may work with tomorrow's technology, but at our core we are a people-oriented organization.An open and inclusive culture, that enables us to reach our full potential.A community of experts - 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