System Administrator Senior Specialist for Linux

About us:

Founded on the dream and insight of three sports journalists in 1945, Sisal was the first Italian company to operate in the gaming and betting industry as a government licensee. As of August 4, 2022, Sisal is part of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and listed on the London and New York stock exchanges.

The company’s commitment to building a more responsible future rests on a sustainability strategy with long-term objectives to affirm Sisal as a leader in Responsible Gaming, an innovative and sustainable company and an exemplary work environment.

We are looking for a well experienced Linux System Administrator. You will be part of System Management Team/ IT System Operation and report directly to System Management Team Leader.

What you’ll do:

• You will take ownership of the installation, upgrades, administration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting of Linux-based operating systems, including Redhat, CentOS, and Oracle Linux.

• You will handle tasks across both project-oriented and operational settings, ensuring smooth deployment and system operation.

• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.

• You will manage and optimize storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and VMware virtualization environments.

• You will develop and maintain automation processes using tools like Ansible, Spacewalk, Terraform, and others to streamline system operations.

• You will assist with backup strategies, ensuring that systems are backed up efficiently and can be restored quickly when necessary.

• You will contribute to orchestration initiatives (experience with Kubernetes is a plus) to enhance workflow automation.

​*This position requires on-call availability (24x7 shifts).

Who you are:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in similar roles in Cloud and/or IT Operations and/or IT Architecture areas;

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience);

• You have excellent knowledge with Linux in enterprise environments (Redhat, Centos, Oracle Linux), including cluster configurations and high availability;

• You are skilled in storage management (SAN/NAS), VMware virtualization, and bash/shell scripting; Additionally;

• You have expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Spacewalk, Terraform), monitoring tools (Nagios, Splunk, Dynatrace), and orchestration tools (nice to have Kubernetes);

• You have a basic understanding of backup methodologies and a broad knowledge beyond Linux systems.;

• You are proficient in English and Italian, both spoken and written;

• You are excellent in problem-solving and you have decision-making skills, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, passionate about technology;

• You know how to effectively collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders in a multi cultural international environment.

• You demonstrate a strong aptitude for innovation and automation, continuously striving to enhance system performance and streamline processes.

Preferrably, you also have:

• Previous experience in the cloud computing industry or any context where technology is a key factor to success (big tech companies and/or cloud providers and/or technology consulting firms involved in large cloud transition projects);

• Previous experience in the entertainment industry will be considered as a plus;

• Basic knowledge of project and delivery management methodologies.

What we offer you/you can expect from us:

• Permanent contract.

• Food Allowance.

• Pension Fund.

• Company Owned Devices (laptop and business mobile phone).

• Flexible working hours and possibility of smart-working (according to the company's internal policy).

• 24 Extra Hours Paid Leave.

• Preferential treatment on products offered by Intesa Sanpaolo bank.

• Supplementary Private Health Insurance and consultation with the company doctor.

• Flutter Sharesave Plan.

Looking for a role that can support your learning and career goals:

• Psychological well-being: online meditation courses, medical online service, and counseling service thanks to the support of certified psychologists and coaches;

• Continuous learning for soft and hard skills (es. Learn / Platform, Training);

• Support for parents and children and new mothers’ contributions.

Equal Opportunity

Sisal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us.

We welcome any candidate without distinction of sex, age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location: Tirana, Albania