Title: Unix Architect

Location: 100% Remote Working

Requirements

EU citizenship is mandatory.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another European language is
an asset.

Job spec:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Unix Squad Architect to design, lead, and

evolve our automation and infrastructure architecture for enterprise-scale Unix

environments. The Architect will be responsible for defining end-to-end automation

strategies, designing complex Unix service architectures, and ensuring the reliability,

security, and scalability of our global Unix platforms.

This role combines deep technical expertise with architectural leadership across automation, configuration management, security hardening, DNS, patching, antivirus, and infrastructure orchestration domains. You will drive innovation and standards that enable our squads to deliver highly automated, compliant, and resilient Unix services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture Design & Strategy

Define the technical vision and architecture for Unix automation and infrastructure management.
Design scalable and secure automation frameworks leveraging Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), GitLab CI/CD, and Terraform.
Architect end-to-end workflows for system provisioning, patching, configuration, and compliance.
Lead the design of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions using EfficientIP or equivalent enterprise-grade tools.
Oversee antivirus and endpoint protection strategies across Unix environments.
Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise IT standards, security baselines, and compliance requirements.

2. Platform & Infrastructure Design

Design and implement Red Hat Satellite architectures for OS lifecycle management and patch automation.
Define architecture blueprints for Ansible Automation Platform, including inventory management, RBAC, and execution environments.
Integrate Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning with Unix automation workflows.
Lead DNS and network service design for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Collaborate with security teams to design antivirus, malware protection, and hardening standards for Linux/Unix systems.
Evaluate and select tools for configuration management, monitoring, and compliance enforcement.

3. Governance & Standardization

Establish governance models and reusable blueprints for Unix automation components.
Define CI/CD and GitOps standards across GitLab pipelines for code quality, testing, and deployment.
Introduce architectural guardrails for automation security, secrets management, and access control.
Lead architecture reviews, providing technical guidance and validation for squad deliverables.
Define and enforce policies for infrastructure code structure, branching, and versioning.

4. Collaboration & Mentorship

Collaborate closely with platform engineers, developers, and network/security architects to ensure seamless service integration.
Mentor developers and junior architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to cross-squad initiatives, architectural boards, and technology roadmap discussions.
Participate in agile ceremonies and drive architectural discussions within sprints and planning sessions.

5. Documentation & Knowledge Management

Produce detailed design documents, diagrams, and operational playbooks for Unix automation platforms.
Maintain architectural repositories and ensure up-to-date documentation in Confluence or internal portals.
Document integrations, APIs, and reference architectures to enable knowledge transfer across teams.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of Unix/Linux system architecture, RHEL, and automation ecosystems.
Proficiency in Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (Tower/AAP) design and scaling.
Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
Experience with DNS/DHCP/IPAM design and management (EfficientIP, Infoblox, or similar).
Hands-on experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching, lifecycle management, and compliance.
Advanced understanding of GitLab CI/CD, branching strategies, and pipeline orchestration.
Solid scripting experience with Python, Bash, and shell automation frameworks.
Familiarity with CFEngine, Kickstart, Podman, and HAProxy.
Strong understanding of security hardening, antivirus integration, and compliance frameworks.
Exposure to hybrid/multi-cloud architectures and API-based automation.

Experience

5+ years of experience in Unix/Linux system engineering, automation, or architecture roles.
Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
Experience in leading complex cross-functional architecture initiatives in agile environments.
Strong background in infrastructure governance, performance tuning, and automation lifecycle management.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree