CARMA is a globally-trusted media intelligence leader with decades of experience helping PR and communications professionals monitor what matters, measure what’s meaningful, and demonstrate the value of their work. We combine cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled media monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social channels in 100+ languages - with deep human expertise to deliver actionable insights that inform strategy and drive business-critical decisions. With a diverse global team supporting thousands of organizations worldwide, CARMA empowers partners to turn complex media data into clarity and context, elevate the impact of earned media, and deepen understanding of stakeholder influence across markets.

We are looking for a Linux System Engineer to be based in our office in Malta, responsible for managing and evolving distributed infrastructure across on-premise data centers and AWS cloud environments. The role will focus on ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of systems, while driving automation, observability, and continuous improvement across the infrastructure stack.

The role requires close collaboration with global development teams to support deployments, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize system performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu), AWS (EC2, S3), and infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, along with proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) and monitoring solutions. A strong mindset towards problem-solving, ownership, and maintaining high-availability and secure environments is essential.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Systems Administration Maintain and support distributed systems, networks, and infrastructure across on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments (EC2, S3), including day-to-day installation, configuration, and maintenance of Ubuntu Linux and Windows Server environments.
Cloud & Automation Assist with AWS cloud infrastructure tasks covering EC2 compute, S3 storage, basic cost monitoring, and security configuration. Use and maintain Ansible-based automation for configuration management, provisioning, and patching under the guidance of senior engineers.
Monitoring, Logging & Observability Contribute to monitoring, alerting, and logging across the infrastructure stack using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK to ensure system health and visibility.
Incident Response & Troubleshooting Perform troubleshooting and incident analysis at the network, OS, and application levels. Participate in on-call rotations and support incident response for production infrastructure.
Security & Compliance Follow and apply security best practices across all systems, including vulnerability patching, access controls, and compliance with organizational security policies.
Database & Messaging Systems Assist with routine administration of database and messaging systems including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached, and RabbitMQ.
Development, Backup & Documentation Contribute to the development and testing of new infrastructure requirements and backup strategies. Document current and future processes to maintain an up-to-date operational knowledge base.
Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with development teams to provide infrastructure support and assist in resolving application-level issue.

Requirements

Technical Experience:

Working knowledge of AWS (or any other hyperscale), specifically EC2 and S3, including basic VPC networking and IAM concepts
Scripting skills in Bash and familiarity with Python for automation and operational tasks
Basic understanding of cloud (AWS VPC) and local network administration including server-client infrastructures and common network protocols
Awareness of security best practices (firewall management, SSH hardening, vulnerability scanning) and familiarity with high-availability concepts
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tooling (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, CloudWatch)
Experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management (preferred)
Knowledge with documentation strategies
Basic experience with PostgreSQL and exposure to other database or messaging systems such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached, or RabbitMQ
Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative workflows

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent considered an asset
Good command of English
Completed apprenticeship in IT administration, computer science or any relevant field
AWS certification (e.g. Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate) considered an asset

Benefits

Why Join CARMA?

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health insurance
Work with a diverse, global team on impactful projects
Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility, and international exposure
Access to learning and development programs.
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions

Linux System Engineer

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