Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Innovation & Progression

Drive high-impact projects and take ownership of complex Linux infrastructure.
Elevate your technical expertise across AWS, PostgreSQL, networking & automation.
Enjoy hybrid flexibility, exciting technical challenges & opportunities to grow into leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international technology organisation as a Senior Linux System Engineer, allowing you to take ownership of complex, business-critical infrastructure supporting global operations. You will become part of an innovative organisation with an international presence, giving you long-term career stability, exposure to modern technologies and the opportunity to make a genuine technical impact.

You will join an experienced infrastructure engineering team, collaborating closely with the Head of Infrastructure and international development teams, giving you the opportunity to become a key technical decision-maker within the department. This is far more than a traditional Linux Systems Administrator position, enabling you to expand your expertise across Linux, AWS, networking, PostgreSQL, security and infrastructure automation, while taking ownership of challenging technical projects.

As a senior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to influence infrastructure improvements, support fellow engineers and contribute to the department's future direction, allowing you to develop your leadership capabilities while remaining technically hands-on.

You will:

Take ownership of Linux infrastructure across on-premises data centres and AWS cloud environments
Lead complex infrastructure troubleshooting across Linux, networking, databases and security.
Drive automation and infrastructure improvements using Ansible, Bash and Python.
Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases, monitoring solutions and high-availability systems.
Collaborate with global engineering teams on deployments, infrastructure projects and technical improvements.
Support and mentor fellow engineers, contributing to technical decisions and future infrastructure strategy.

Skills / Experience:

5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience, with strong networking and troubleshooting expertise.
Strong PostgreSQL database knowledge, infrastructure automation using Ansible, and experience across cloud environments such as AWS.
Experience in infrastructure security, scripting, and monitoring, with previous team leadership exposure considered a strong advantage.

Salary & Benefits: €60,000–€65,000 + Health Insurance, Hybrid Flexibility, Flexible Working Hours, International Exposure & Excellent Career Progression.

For more information, contact Lautaro Hengemühler confidentially at lautaro@archer.mt.

I specialise in recruiting within the IT Infrastructure space in Malta. If you wish to discuss this or other opportunities, please feel free to contact me.

About Archer – Archer IT Recruitment is a Specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy based in Malta.

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer – Hybrid

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