Linux Systems Administrator - Remote Opportunity at Ubisoft

About the Role

Join Ubisoft as a Linux Systems Administrator in a remote capacity and be part of a global leader in gaming. In this role, you’ll design, install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux environments—both on-premises and in the cloud. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring the stability and reliability of our systems, supporting business-critical services, and collaborating with development teams to build automation and efficient deployment strategies.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• Solid experience administering Linux systems (around 4–5 years preferably).
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
• Knowledge of security best practices in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Profit Sharing and a 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.
• Access to a gym available in the building.
• Flexible working hours to maintain your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.