IT Linux Administrator; m​/f​/d

About us

Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH (MBS) is a reliable service integrator for critical communications services and operator of managed gateways. We have been operating data and voice communications via satellite and data networks for more than 40 years – worldwide and in space. Our expertise ranges from classic satellite services to tailor‑made applications in the New Space field.

Government and business customers worldwide trust in the integrity and innovative strength of MBS. This is also because we have our own fail‑safe infrastructure in Germany.

As an IT Linux Administrator (m/f/d), you keep our systems running — stable, secure, and high‑performing. At one of our locations in Usingen near Frankfurt, Munich, or Hamburg
, you will take responsibility for the operation and further development of our Linux server environment, ensuring that our IT infrastructure runs smoothly — from the data center to the cloud.

• Administration and maintenance of our Linux servers (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat, Debian), including system updates, security patches, and user management
• Automation of recurring tasks using Bash, Ansible, or Python
• Monitoring and performance optimization of our systems with modern tools (e.g., CheckMK, Grafana)
• Troubleshooting and issue analysis in close collaboration with the network and application teams
• Documentation of technical processes and participation in the development of our IT standards
• Involvement in projects, such as the introduction of new technologies or migrations to hybrid environments

• Completed degree in (business) informatics, telecommunications, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in designing and operating complex network infrastructures
• In‑depth knowledge of routing, switching, VLAN, VPN, BGP, OSPF, SR‑MPLS, and Spine‑Leaf architectures
• Experience with Next‑Generation Firewalls, load balancing, SD‑WAN, and network security
• Expertise in automation and infrastructure management (e.g., Ansible, Pathfinder)
• Analytical thinking, strategic foresight, and a structured work approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner
• Required language skills:
  German – C1, English – C1

• Freedom, trust, and responsibility for your assigned tasks in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours through a flexitime arrangement
• Extensive equipment including a company mobile phone and laptop
• Company‑owned parking spaces directly in front of the office building, as well as charging stations for electric vehicles at the main site in Usingen
• Long‑term support in acquiring new skills through professional development and training
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension scheme
• Additional financial benefits: benefit card with a monthly allowance and motivational leasing for electric cars supported by employer subsidies