ITDS Portugal

ITDS is a leader in outsourcing IT engineers and works with various web and mobile technologies for over 30 global clients. It has been recognized as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for three consecutive years, Great Place to Work, and the Forbes Diamond award in 2023. ITDS currently has more than 600 IT professionals working in Portugal, Poland, and the Netherlands.
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Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Application Support and DevOps

On-site

location Porto

date October 8, 2026

Empower your expertise in Linux environments—drive innovation, ensure stability, and lead transformative infrastructure projects!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, you will be working for our client, a prominent player in the IT sector dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions. You will help shape robust, scalable, and secure Linux-based systems, advancing enterprise infrastructure and cloud readiness. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects and elevate your career in a dynamic environment.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues, providing innovative solutions.
  • Manage migration and upgrade activities, including web server transformations from WebSphere to JBoss.
  • Implement and maintain security protocols, including SSL certificates, reverse proxy, and load balancing.
  • Support monitoring and scheduling tools such as Zabbix, Grafana, ELK, Control-M, and VTOM.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to facilitate deployment pipelines using tools like GIT, Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release, Docker, and Openshift.
  • Develop scripting solutions using Shell and Python to automate routine tasks and enhance system reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and optimize system configurations for scalability and resilience.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux-based IT projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux environments; Windows Server knowledge is a plus.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell and Python.
  • Experience managing web servers, particularly migrations from WebSphere to JBoss.
  • Solid understanding of security protocols including SSL, reverse proxy, and load balancing.
  • Familiarity with scheduler tools (Control-M, VTOM).
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Zabbix, Grafana, and ELK stack.
  • Knowledge of deployment tools such as GIT, Jenkins, XL Deploy, XL Release, Docker, and Openshift.

It is a strong plus if you have:

  • Certifications in Linux or Cloud technologies.
  • Experience working in European Union markets with full eligibility to work in Europe.

Language Required for the role:

  • Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Eligibility for the role:

  • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered.

Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.

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