Job Description

The Team

OpenBet is a global leader in betting and gaming entertainment, trusted by over 200 partners to create memorable winning moments for millions of players worldwide. From processing bets during iconic events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to pioneering next-gen products like BetBuilder, we continuously redefine the player experience with high-quality content, cutting-edge technology, and advanced player protection tools.

For over 25 years, our unbeatable platform has powered the most recognizable betting brands, ensuring peak performance with 100% uptime, unmatched scale, and speed. With 85 licenses, 20 World Lottery Association operators on our customer roster, and a team of 1,200+ experts across 14 countries, we remain at the heart of the industry.

The Goal

Responsible to maintain all aspects of the organisation's global Linux systems including software, hardware and respective provider services.
Interacts with users as a third level of escalation for infrastructure-related issues.
Provides advanced remote troubleshooting and fault finding in area of expertise when issues occur.
Performs regular maintenance, patches, and upgrades to keep corporate Linux environment current and efficient.
Installs, configures, and maintains Linux servers and systems, ensuring stability and reliability.
Develops and enforces security policies, conducts regular audits, and implements measures in areas of responsibility, to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
Monitors performance of systems and/or networks, identifying, addressing and adjusting issues proactively to improve efficiency and reliability.
Contributes to disaster recovery and backup / recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
Develops and maintains detailed documentation for system/network configurations, procedures, and policies.
Writes and maintains scripts to automate administrative and operational tasks.
Works closely with other IT staff, departments, vendors, and service providers to ensure seamless integration and operation of IT systems.
Partners with IT Management to assess current and future infrastructure needs, in areas of responsibility.
Prepares and communicates regular reports on work-related activities across the IT team and with stakeholders as needed.
Provides training and support to users and IT staff within their area of expertise
On Call / Stand By duties
All other duties as assigned.

The Player

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or similar relevant degree.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Linux system administration in a large-scale environment.
Experience in IT projects related to large company acquisitions/mergers would be desirable.
Professional Certifications (Beneficial)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator / Engineer (RHCSA / RHCE)
LPIC-2
CompTIA Linux+
Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu), shell scripting, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
Experience with the Pacemaker/Corosync cluster stack.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and services (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, FTP, SSH, VPN).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Xen) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with systems and networks observability/monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix and Grafana
Knowledge of managing and maintaining databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB on Linux systems.
Understanding of storage protocols and technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS, RAID).
Experience with administrating enterprise servers' hardware (e.g. Dell PowerEdge), storage arrays (e.g. NetApp) and backup systems (e.g. Veeam).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Expert in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
Experience implementing and managing security best practices, including security audits.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues efficiently and effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a collaborative and cooperative approach to problem-solving. This includes the ability to work with other IT professionals, vendors, and service providers.
Focus on delivery and high tolerance in working under pressure
Must be willing and able to travel, work after hours and weekends when required.

What's the Score?

What we can offer YOU:

We have a collaborative hybrid office environment with our team members in our [ADD LOCATION] office at least 2 days per week.

Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace

The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow

Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go!

And if that's not enough; enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated—it's celebrated.