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You will be a valued member of the IT Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with solution architects, platform engineers, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into solid OS-level designs.\nIn this role, you will:\nDefine and maintain the Linux infrastructure solution blueprint for the OS work package, aligning architecture decisions with enterprise standards and client needs.\n\nOwn and govern OS standards across the environment, ensuring consistency, security, and compliance throughout the Linux estate.\n\nDevelop and drive build automation strategies, leveraging tooling such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to accelerate delivery and reduce manual effort.\n\nDesign and implement a comprehensive patching strategy to maintain system integrity, minimize vulnerability exposure, and meet SLA commitments.\n\nLead RHEL lifecycle planning, including version roadmap management, migration planning, and EOL (End of Life) transition strategies.\n\nWork model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\n7+ years of experience in Linux infrastructure architecture and/or design, with demonstrable ownership of large-scale environments.\n\nDeep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or CentOS, including advanced system administration, hardening, and configuration management.\n\nProven hands-on experience with build automation tooling (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or equivalent), with a strong DevOps or Infrastructure-as-Code mindset.\n\nSolid understanding of patching strategies, vulnerability management frameworks, and OS compliance practices in enterprise settings.\n\nExperience developing and maintaining RHEL lifecycle plans, including upgrade paths, EOL migration roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies.\n\nThese will help you stand out\nFamiliarity with container platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes) and their integration with Linux OS standards.\n\nExperience working in large, complex, multi-client or managed services environments.\n\nRelevant certifications such as RHCA, RHCE, or equivalent Red Hat certification.\n\nKnowledge of security frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or STIG applied to Linux environments.\n\nStrong stakeholder management and documentation skills, with a track record of producing architecture blueprints and solution design documents.\n\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.\nWhat we offer\nAt Cognizant, we invest in our people. When you join us in the Netherlands, you can look forward to:\nCompetitive salary aligned with your experience and the market\n\nAccess to Udemy and Cognizant Academy for continuous learning and professional development\n\nNS Business Card for seamless public transport commuting\n\n25 paid holidays per year\n\nLaptop and smartphone provided\n\nSolid pension scheme\n\nWork within a technology-driven organization at the forefront of digital innovation\n\nAn open team spirit with a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing\n\nAn international work environment connecting you to colleagues and clients across the globe\n\nContact the Recruiter\nInterested in this role? 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