Infrastructure Engineer (Linux)

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Datacenter team as an Infrastructure Engineer (Linux), where you will take charge of maintaining and evolving our Linux environment. We currently manage over 50 Red Hat Linux servers and are embarking on an exciting project to implement Kubernetes. In this role, you will monitor, maintain, patch and upgrade our Linux Systems while ensuring top-tier security hardening and reliability. You will collaborate with application owners and occasionally dive into Apache, Oracle or AIX environments supporting both modern and legacy systems. Our team embraces automation through Ansible and we encourage you to contribute to major changes, global projects and innovative initiatives aligned with your skills and growth goals.

You will be part of a motivated 14-person Datacenter team, working alongside 2 seasoned Linux/Unix experts. We offer a hybrid work model, professional independence and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing

• System Management: Monitor, maintain, patch and upgrade Linux servers (primarily Red Hat).
• Security: Perform regular system hardening and patching to ensure compliance and protection.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application owners and other technical teams to ensure system integrity and performance.
• Automation: Support and enhance infrastructure automation using Ansible.
• Containerization: Contribute to ongoing Kubernetes implementation and management projects.
• Legacy & Middleware: Assist with legacy systems and middleware components such as Apache, AIX and Oracle databases.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in infrastructure projects and global initiatives based on your expertise and professional development.

What You Will Bring

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a complex Linux infrastructure environment.
• Certification: Red Hat Certified is required.
• Technical Skills:
  • Red Hat Linux – Proven, in-depth experience.
  • Kubernetes – Hands-on experience highly appreciated.
  • Ansible – Strong advantage; experience with automation is a big plus.
  • Nice to have: AIX, IBM storage or Netapp, Oracle databases.
• Soft Skills:
  • Responsible, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.

What We Will Offer

• A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade L1 and in line with your experience and qualifications.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27 holidays and 13 ADV days).
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly!
• We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

Be part of an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive team that values both independence and collaboration. You will work with modern technologies, have room to grow your expertise and take part in shaping the future of our Linux infrastructure.

If Linux has no secrets for you and you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking infrastructure team — apply now! If you have any questions you can reach out to Ioanna Dimitriadi – Talent Acquisition via Ioanna.dimitriadi@fokker.com.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.