NOC Linux Specialist (Poland) (Hunt: Showdown 1896)

NOC Linux Specialist (Poland) (Hunt: Showdown 1896)

We are looking for an experienced NOC Linux Specialist to support our Hunt: Showdown NetOps department.

For this role we are looking for someone who is based in Poland to work remotely on a freelance contract.

You will be responsible for the monitoring and troubleshooting of Crytek’s 24×7 gaming network across multiple data-centers, games, and platforms.

Please note that this role requires working in shifts (including night shifts).

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and operation of the 24×7×365 hosted data-center environment using the monitoring tools Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana etc;
• Installation, configuration and patching of system and game software;
• Work closely with R&D to install, configure and operate developed features, as appropriate;
• Ensure appropriate, accurate, up-to-date technical documentation is available for systems and game logic, and environment;
• Assist with process, policy development and documentation;
• Operate and maintain a dynamic, highly available environment.

Requirements

• Experience as a NOC Engineer or NOC Specialist.
• Must be available to work in shifts (including night shifts).
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP.
• Linux administration experience.
• Experience in automation/configuration management tools (Ansible is preferable), Git.
• Hands - on experience with virtualization technologies.
• Database knowledge: Postgres, MariaDB, Redis, MongoDB.
• Familiar with the following protocols and services (desirable and will be considered as a strong advantage):
• DNS
• HTTP/HTTPS
• VPN (IPSec, OpenVPN)
• NGINX
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Shell, Perl, Python, etc.)

Pluses

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Networks or Information Security is preferred.
• Specific experience with Ubuntu/Debian Linux.
• Experience with monitoring systems (Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana etc.).
• Professional experience with Docker.

What you can expect from us

Career Path 
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 

Relocation Support 
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

State-of-the-art Office
We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.

International Environment
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.  

German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

Vacation Days 
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.