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Checkmk · 1 day ago

(Senior) System Engineer (m/f/d)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Checkmk is a leading hybrid IT monitoring software company, and they are seeking a Senior System Engineer to take technical responsibility for their Linux-based on-prem infrastructure. The role involves making architecture decisions, automating tasks, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain operational effectiveness.

Information TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

You raise quality through reviews and pairing, design and document technical solutions, and ensure well-operable systems that efficiently support the company's development

You work conceptually on technical solutions and collaboratively design viable architectures with the team

You are the interface between technology, departments, and stakeholders and explain complex topics in an understandable way

A significant part of your work involves handling compliance requirements (e.g., policies, guidelines, templates). You accept and ensure that compliance requirements are an integral part of the work – even if they are not always "sexy"

You ensure that technical solutions are implemented in a compliant, traceable, and sustainable manner

Qualification

Linux infrastructureTechnical documentationProject managementCompliance handlingConceptual thinkingCoaching othersProcess-oriented work

Required

You have several years of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator with a focus on Linux infrastructure

You have already worked in medium to large companies and bring solid experience with established processes (pure startup experience is not sufficient for us)

You are a conceptual thinker: You understand interrelations, abstract helpful concepts from tools, and help the team make sound technical decisions

You document clearly, can coach others effectively, and work in a process-oriented way without relying on authority

You confidently balance operations and project work based on solid project management fundamentals