Specialist – Linux / UNIX

Roma, Lazio, ItalyPosted Oct 13, 2026

Job description

YOUR NEW COMPANY Kirey is one of Europe's leading technology consulting and system integration groups, with a distinctive positioning in the field of data-driven innovation.Through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including Data & AI, Cloud, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Automation, and Monitoring, Kirey transforms data complexity into intuitive and accessible solutions, helping its clients achieve their business objectives.

Headquartered in Italy, with a well-established international presence and nearly 1,500 employees, Kirey has successfully delivered more than 10,000 projects for leading clients across the Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Public Administration, Services & Energy sectors.At the heart of everything we do are our people.

At Kirey , everyone has the opportunity to fully express their talent and play an active role in creating value for the company. This is made possible through continuous investment in improvement processes and training, the encouragement of innovation and creativity through skills development, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, supported by dedicated initiatives.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for an Infrastructure Specialist – Linux / UNIX, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, monitoring, and optimization of Linux-based infrastructure, contributing to the reliability, security, and continuity of complex IT services within a structured and regulated environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and monitor Linux infrastructure, virtualized environments, and parallel cluster file systems. Analyze new base software features and assess their impact on existing services and infrastructure. Perform periodic software and firmware upgrades following compatibility and impact assessments. Manage security vulnerabilities by analyzing CVEs and deploying patches according to CVSS priorities.

Review and update operational procedures and control processes. Manage infrastructure configuration through centralized configuration management tools. Monitor and optimize system performance to meet operational requirements. Support Disaster Recovery and high-availability procedures. Prepare periodic reports on performance, capacity, growth trends, and infrastructure availability.

Maintain accurate technical documentation. Participate in an alternating weekly 24x7 on-call rota , acknowledging requests within 60 minutes and providing telephone support. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work effectively in structured and regulated client environments. Operational autonomy, reliability, and a strong focus on service continuity.

Availability for an alternating weekly 24x7 on-call rota . Flexibility to work occasionally during evenings, nights, weekends, public holidays, or the day before public holidays. Ability to coordinate effectively with the Project Manager and the client's technical team. Availability to provide a CV in EUROPASS format and attend a technical interview with the client.

Experience in high-availability environments, converged infrastructures, or complex enterprise environments will be considered a plus. WORKING ARRANGEMENT Location: On-site at the client's premises in Rome. Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, during standard working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On-call: Alternating weekly 24x7 on-call rota , with occasional work outside standard hours.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3–8 years of professional experience in Linux / UNIX infrastructure and systems management. Strong experience in Linux operating system administration. Valid RHCE – Red Hat Certified Engineer certification. Experience with parallel cluster file systems. Experience with VMware virtualization technologies. Good knowledge of shell scripting.

Experience with IT infrastructure management processes based on ITIL v3. Knowledge of vulnerability and patch management processes. Understanding of the hardware and software technologies used in complex computing infrastructures WHAT WE OFFER The proposed compensation includes a gross annual salary (RAL) between €40,000 and €45,000 , depending on experience and skills.

IN ADDITION, WE OFFER Challenging and innovative projects. A dynamic and merit-based work environment . Agile team working methodology . Professional growth and career development opportunities . Training courses and certification programs . Welfare & Benefits package. Genuine smart working or full remote opportunities with flexible working hours.

JOIN US Our Hybrid Work strategy is designed to maximize the opportunities that remote working offers both our employees and the company. We believe that an employee's impact, contribution, and results are far more important than their physical location.Kirey is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and evaluate every application solely on the basis of merit. PRIVACY NOTICE Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes (implementation of pre-contractual measures) by Kirey S.r.l . , the Data Controller, as well as by third parties involved in the recruitment process, including other companies subject to Kirey S.

r.l.'s management and coordination.The Data Controller is Kirey S.r.l . , with its registered office at Viale Francesco Restelli, 5 – 20124 Milan, Italy , represented by its Legal Representative pro tempore.For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , including the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Supervisory Authority, you may contact the Data Controller at privacy@kireygroup.

com .Your personal data will be retained for a maximum period of 24 months (unless interrupted or suspended by applicable legal provisions) and, in any case, will not be disclosed beyond the parties involved in the recruitment process.The complete Privacy Notice pursuant to Articles 13 of the GDPR is available at: https://www.

kireygroup.com/oven/media/Kirey-Job-applicants-Privacy-Policy-ex-art.-13-14-GDPR.pdf or upon request by contacting privacy@kireygroup.com .

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