# 11. Linux consultant

*Nature of the tasks*

* Design, engineering, testing, documentation, release control, maintenance, and technical support of Linux workstation environments
* Design, engineering, testing, documentation, release control, maintenance, and technical support of lifecycle, security, and systems management solutions for Linux workstations
* Proof of concept, prototyping of infrastructure solutions in the specific area of Linux workstations
* Technical responsibility for infrastructure engineering projects
* Provision of expert advice and assistance, technology watch, evaluation studies, architectural considerations, applicable standards, solution patterns, and best practices in the specific area of Linux workstations
* Drafting of technical, operational, and user documentation
* Assistance with training support staff and users
* Participation in coordination, project, and operational meetings

*Education* : EQF 6

*Specific expertise and technologies*

* Excellent knowledge of the Linux workstation distribution(s) used in the European Commission, including – but not limited to – system architecture, installation, configuration, maintenance, and support
* Good knowledge of Linux package management
* Good knowledge of Linux shell scripting
* Knowledge of Python
* Good knowledge of lifecycle, security, and systems management solutions for Linux workstations
* Knowledge of networking technologies

*Certification and/or Standards*

* Not applicable

*Skills*

* Ability to keep up-to-date with the evolution of technologies
* Analysis and troubleshooting skills
* Technical drafting skills in English
* Autonomous and self-driven
* Ability to work effectively in a team and across teams
* Coordination and communication abilities
* Capability of integration in an international/multi- cultural environment

*On-call services foreseen for this profile :* Yes