Job detail for Linux System Engineer

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Overview

You will join the Digital & Cloud Technologies department, contributing to the management and evolution of enterprise Linux platforms with a focus on security, operational automation, and AIOps. You will be responsible for strengthening the reliability, observability, and compliance of environments, collaborating with infrastructure, security, and operations teams, as well as vendors, to prevent anomalies, accelerate troubleshooting, and support critical services.

What your activities will be

• Manage and evolve enterprise Linux platforms in physical, virtual, and cloud environments
• Define hardening, patching, and secure configuration standards for Linux systems
• Support vulnerability analysis, remediation, and technical compliance audits
• Integrate logs, metrics, and events into observability and AIOps monitoring platforms
• Analyze operational anomalies, correlate events, and contribute to reducing diagnosis times
• Develop automation for provisioning, configuration, control, and system remediation
• Collaborate with Security teams to manage privileged access, audit trails, and infrastructure controls
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management related to high-criticality Linux environments
• Direct vendor and system integrator activities regarding implementations, upgrades, and operational procedures
• Contribute to technical documentation, operational guidelines, and service continuity plans

Who we are looking for

If you have the following characteristics, we are waiting for you:

• At least 5 years of experience in complex IT projects, preferably in the banking or financial sector
• Enterprise Linux, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux and compatible distributions
• Shell scripting, Ansible, and infrastructure automation
• Hardening, patch management, vulnerability management, and security controls on Linux systems
• Observability and AIOps with tools such as Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic, and event correlation platforms
• Management of logs, metrics, alerting, incidents, and problems in high-availability contexts
• Knowledge of main ITIL processes and infrastructure security requirements
• English at least B2 level according to the CEFR scale
• Degree in technical disciplines or equivalent professional experience
• Linux, Security, or cloud certifications are considered a plus

Applications from those who have gained significant professional or academic experience in international contexts will be considered a plus.

What we offer you

• Gross annual salary starting from 45.000 €

• The Group provides a variable component of remuneration as regulated by the Remuneration Policies available on the Group's website

• Complementary elements regulated by the National Collective Labor Agreement for Credit and second-level company agreements

• Professional development initiatives to support the growth of our people

• Extensive training offer through the Corporate Academy dedicated to the continuous development of professional, managerial, and soft skills at all levels

• Possibility to join flexible work arrangements and the 4x9 short week

• Modern and integrated corporate welfare system ( link)

• Health coverage and supplementary pension starting from hiring

• Advantages on the Group's banking products and services

Who we are

We are leaders in Italy and one of the main banking groups in Europe. Join us and be part of our success story! With over 20 million customers in Italy and abroad, we are a true engine of sustainable growth with a strong commitment to the environment and a tangible impact on society.

People are at the center; we take care of them by committing to creating an inclusive culture within the Group where everyone feels like a protagonist and valued.

The Chief Data, A.I. & Technology Officer Area is the IT division of the Group that combines the agility of a fintech with the solidity of a large group; you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative context with cutting-edge technologies and a strong drive for digital transformation.

Join our international reality. The future is not waited for, it is chosen!

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