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Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

We are looking for a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

What you'll do

- Advisory support for the maintenance of the Client's Air Traffic Management Systems

- Operating systems administration.

- Technical management of data communications.

How you'll work

SERVICE MODALITY: 100% On-site

knowledge of UNIX/LINUX Operating Systems, data communications in local area networks, and X86 architectures.

Any potential travel is limited to the national level, no more than three trips per year, each lasting at most about three days.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS - At least 2 years of experience in the described functions.

- A University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar is required

- Knowledge of: ¿ UNIX/Linux operating systems ¿ Knowledge of LAN communication networks ¿ X86 architectures ¿ Knowledge of Red Hat ¿

Cisco Knowledge. Regarding OSH training and PPE, the position is office-based; risks are related to visual display units.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500
Website: tecdata.es

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Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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