SURF · Standplaats: Utrecht · 27 januari 2026
Linux Engineer Internal IT
Quality, continuity and security: are these values you stand for? Do you enjoy being the linchpin of internal automation and do you get energy from managing and monitoring systems and networks? Do you take care to carefully prepare and maintain documentation, and do you enjoy supporting users in their daily work? Then we are looking for you to join us in ensuring the stability and quality of our systems and services.
Where you will work
SURF is the ICT cooperative for Dutch educational and research institutions. Together with them, we work on digital services and complex innovation challenges to enhance the quality of education and research. In addition, we work closely with various research communities and other ICT partners, both nationally and internationally, to develop impactful solutions.
The team you will join
In our growing organisation, the Internal IT SURF department supports the internal organisation with system, network, data centre services and office automation in close collaboration with the Information Management team.
You will be part of the Operations team, which brings information systems into production and maintains them. Together, these teams ensure that the functionality, performance and continuity of our services continue to meet the needs of SURF and our members. You will work with colleagues, both within Internal IT and beyond, in a pleasant and collegial atmosphere.
What you will do
As an administrator of ICT environments, largely based on Linux, you are responsible for the quality, continuity and security of SURF's services for our customers and users. You will draw up clear documentation and ensure that processes and systems function optimally. You will work in an Agile manner, in two-week sprints, and will have a technically challenging role within a team of enthusiastic colleagues in an organisation that matters. Thanks to your technical affinity, you enjoy diving into new issues yourself, and at SURF you will have every opportunity to do so.
Other tasks you will handle
Your skills and experience
You are a curious and independent Linux specialist who enjoys discovering new technologies and using them to improve systems and processes. You work from a sound technical understanding, combine this with a customer-oriented mindset and feel at home in an Agile working environment.
In addition, you have:
Prior to starting this job, a VOG must be presented .
SURF takes pleasure in doing its recruitment itself; acquisition is therefore not appreciated.
Applying for a job at SURF
This is what you can expect
Apply
After submitting your application, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail.
Response
After the the closing date, you will receive a response from our recruitment team.
First interview
We invite you to our office, because we want to get to know you.
Second interview
We invite you again for an interview with others who also want to get to know you.
Assessment
We may ask you to do an assignment (assessment).
Are you the right person?
Then you will receive a salary offer from one of our HR advisors.
Welcome to SURF!
You join onboarding activities with other new colleagues.
Location Science Park, 140, 1098 XG, Amsterdam, Netherlands Degree University Degree (Bachelor) Employment Permanent Salary €4791 - €6845 Hours per week 32 to 40 hours Deadline 15 February 2026 Substantive questions
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