Linux Server Administrator

Linux Server Administrator DACH Region

Location:

Remote (10-15 hours/week)

About M365Consult

M365Consult connects experienced Linux administrators with innovative startups needing hands-on mentorship in IT infrastructure and DevOps. Join us to mentor development teams through practical training sessions focused on real-world break-and-fix scenarios in test environments.Serve as a part-time mentor, trainer, and technical expert for development teams. Lead daily practical sessions covering Linux administration, containerization, automation, and deployment practices, no preparation or materials required. Support teams with server management, Docker deployments, database optimization, and CI/CD pipelines using flexible scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and support server setup/configuration.Deploy/maintain Docker containers with orchestration tools and manage via Portainer.io/Coolify.io.Configure NGINX Proxy Manager, reverse proxies, DNS, firewalls, and network security.Administer PostgreSQL databases, including tuning and backups.Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Monitor performance/security with Netdata and provide hands-on training.Mentor developers during flexible hours, accommodating time zones.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of practical Linux system administration experience.Expertise in Docker containerization/orchestration, SSH server management.Proficiency in Bash/Python scripting, NGINX/Apache/Traefik reverse proxies.PostgreSQL administration, network/firewall security, Jenkins/GitHub Actions.

Monitoring Tools Experience And Strong Problem-solving Skills.

Preferred Experience & Certifications:

Portainer.io, Coolify.io, NGINX Proxy Manager, Fusio API, N8N workflows.Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), IaC (Terraform/Ansible).LPIC, Docker Certified Associate, AWS/Azure certifications.Mentoring experience and flexibility for night/weekend hours.

Benefits & Opportunities with M365Consult:

Fully remote, flexible part-time schedule (10-15 hours/week).Work with innovative DACH startups on practical DevOps challenges.No preparation requiredpure hands-on mentoring.Professional network and knowledge-sharing community.

Next Steps:

Share your Linux/DevOps expertise with growing teams. Submit resume and cover letter detailing your mentoring experience through M365Consult.