# Operations Engineer - Linux

**Company**: Vattenfall
**Location**: Väröbacka, Halland County
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an Operations Engineer to join our Linux team at Vattenfall IT. As an Operations Engineer, you will work on developing and delivering IT services, focusing on secure and stable operations.

Your main tasks will include daily operation, monitoring, and alarm handling of infrastructure platforms, as well as driving development in your area. You will have a varied role with broad responsibilities, covering Linux server management, 3rd line support, and system updates.

We collaborate with multiple hardware manufacturers in our environments, providing dynamic development opportunities with our suppliers. Another part of your job will be to continuously work on lifecycle management. You will also have the opportunity to participate in various exciting projects locally and internationally, offering great opportunities for development.

As an Operations Engineer, you will be part of a team, but we also expect you to have the ability to work independently with external suppliers and colleagues across Sweden and Europe.

Key responsibilities:

- Linux server operation

- Efficient and automated workflows and systems

- Monitoring and alarm handling of infrastructure platforms

- Patching and system updates

- 3rd line troubleshooting for infrastructure issues

- Working on projects for new technical solutions

- Lifecycle management and planning of IT infrastructure

Requirements:

- A genuine interest in learning and understanding new technology

- Broad understanding of IT and data center operations

- Strong problem-solving skills

- High IT security awareness

- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

- Fluent in Swedish and English (both spoken and written)

- Valid driver's license (B)

Preferred qualifications:

- Experience with virtualization platforms

- Data storage and backup knowledge

- Windows server expertise

- Networking skills (switching, firewall, routing)

- Familiarity with IT-related processes and frameworks (e.g., ITIL)

We offer a challenging and varied role with many opportunities for personal growth and impact. We prioritize work-life balance and offer flexibility in work arrangements, including the possibility to work from home when needed.

## Skills

### Required
- Linux
- IT service management
- Troubleshooting
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Swedish
- English
- B driver's license

### Nice to have
- Virtualization platforms
- Data storage and backup
- Windows server
- Networking
- ITIL

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