System Administrator / Senior Linux System Engineer

Role

We are looking for an experienced Linux System Administrator to join our IT team. The candidate will be responsible for managing, administering, and optimizing Linux infrastructures (Red Hat and AlmaLinux), as well as supporting Windows Server 2025 environments. The role also includes managing VMware virtualization platforms in Linux environments, installing and configuring application tools, and handling enterprise storage systems (Pure Storage).

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration, configuration, and maintenance of Linux systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AlmaLinux).
• Management, monitoring, and optimization of virtualized environments on VMware vSphere/ESXi.
• Installation, configuration, and upgrading of tools and applications.
• Management and maintenance of enterprise storage systems (Pure Storage).
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues, performance tuning.
• Collaboration with development and network teams to ensure availability, security, and performance.
• Automation of recurring tasks through scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Documentation of procedures and configurations.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Linux (Red Hat, AlmaLinux)
• Experience with Windows Server
• DevOps tools: GitHub, GitLab
• Web servers: NGINX, IIS
• Containers: Docker, Podman (a plus)
• Experience with monitoring tools (a plus)
• Advanced expertise in VMware (installation, configuration, cluster management, vCenter)
• Experience in managing enterprise storage, preferably Pure Storage
• Ability to install, configure, and maintain application tools
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall)
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Good command of technical English
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) (not compulsory but preferred)
• VMware certifications (VCP) (not compulsory but preferred)
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA/MCSE on Windows Server) (not compulsory but preferred)
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, AD On-Premises) (not compulsory but preferred)
• Knowledge of web application development (Flask, RestAPI) (not compulsory but preferred)
• Teamwork ability
• Problem-solving attitude
• Autonomy in task management
• Proactivity and continuous learning in new technologies

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Possibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
• Lunch tickets
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• International environment
• Hybrid work policy
• Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

About Fondazione Chips-IT

The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry.

The Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.

Missions of the Foundation:

• promote the design and development of integrated circuits
• strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
• ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field

Disclaimer

No ranking list or list of suitable candidates will be prepared and published.

The Foundation reserves the right to:

a. extend or reopen the deadline of this notice;

b. revoke this notice;

c. not make any selection from among the applications submitted if they are deemed not to meet the functions set forth in the notice;

without any claims or rights being asserted by the interested parties.

Non verrà redatta e pubblicata alcuna graduatoria o elenco degli idonei.

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a. prorogare o riaprire il termine di scadenza del presente avviso;

b. revocare il presente avviso;

c. non procedere ad alcuna scelta tra le candidature presentate, ove ritenute non rispondenti alle funzioni di cui all’avviso;

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