Senior Linux Systems Administrator (W/M/NB)

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Job Description

We’re looking for a Linux System Administrator to join our Ubisoft Infrastructure & Platform team.

In this role, you’ll design, install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux environments—both on-premises and in the cloud. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the stability and reliability of our Ubisoft systems, supporting business-critical services, and collaborating with development teams to build automation and efficient deployment strategies. 

This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment, with opportunities to develop your skills in modern DevOps and cloud technologies. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and maintain Linux servers (Rocky Linux, or Red Hat preferred) in virtualized and cloud environments.
• Implement and optimize automation using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef).
• Monitor infrastructure with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and web servers such as Nginx or Apache.
• Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and related tools.
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure (Azure) using Terraform.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues (firewalls, load balancers, proxies, etc.).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying ways to enhance system performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of IT fundamentals: networking, system architecture, and hardware.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash and Python).
• Experience with version control systems (Git environment) is a must.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation, and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication style and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks
Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

Information about Ubisoft
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.
We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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