System&Application Ops. Snr. Expert

Date: Oct 23, 2025

Location: Istanbul, TR

Company: Vodafone

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a skilled Linux  Senior Expert to manage and maintain our Linux system and server network. In this role, you will be responsible for installing or upgrading Linux systems and servers, managing user access to servers, and automating processes to ensure operation security and stability.

Responsibilities: Linux server installation and upgrades; securely managing user access; ensuring network security and operational stability; implementing automation processes; crisis management and managing all operational processes. Improving Linux operational processes and enhancing service quality. Improving processes and existing work with new technologies and developing infrastructure.

Requirements: High-level experience, ability to develop proactive solutions for clients, operation leadership, and communication skills.

Objective: To work with a professional who can lead the project and effectively lead the team.

Documentation: Creating, updating and disseminating procedure, activity and service documents, and preparing documents to eliminate the root of crises with the knowledge and experience gained regarding incidents, crises and studies in customer operations.

Security and Compliance: Implements necessary security measures and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Responsibility for solving Incident and Request which includes Linux OS system structures
  • Simplify existing platforms architecture and remove legacy platforms by creating new design and migration procedures.
  • Managing partner ecosystem to deliver datacenter /application migration or management process.
  • Designing, planning, executing technology refresh & consolidation tasks and supporting a mixed environment of Linux system
  • Performs troubleshooting, incident and error handling for systems
  • Implementing change management processes and user requests on systems
  • Evaluation of new versions, patches, firmwares and security patches. Implementing upgrades and security patches regularly.
  • Implementing security policies on servers according to the best practices and company procedures.
  • Communicate with customers as required: keeping them informed of incident progress and notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages.
  • Executing and tracking common operations related an operating system like Program execution, I/O operations, File System manipulation, Communication, Error Detection, resource Allocation, Protection
  • Perform installation, management, maintenance, and update operations for various applications running on the Linux operating system.
  • Planning training to contribute to team development and increase competencies. Expanding operational competencies and integrating them into general operational processes.

Who you are

  • University Degree with Electronic, Computer, Telecommunication or Mathematics Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years experience of Linux-Based system management
  • Experience of Linux Based systems like Redhat, Oracle Linux, Centos, Ubuntu, Debian, Suse Linux Enterprise
  • Experience of services and roles of Linux Server like Apache, NGNIX, DNS, DHCP etc
  • Experience working in a large, enterprise environment with 1000+ of servers
  • Must have excellent working experience with problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis
  • Must have excellent working experience administering Linux Server Operating System
  • Must have good knowledge of scripting languages like PHP, Python, Perl, Bash Script, Ruby etc
  • Must have good knowledge of Center Management systems like Redhat Satellite, Ansible
  • Must have good knowledge of VMWare Virtualization , Storage, SAN, Network and  KVM
  • Nice to have of Container vs Kubernetes management
  • Deep understanding of cloud technologies IaaS – PaaS - SaaS – Multi Cloud – Hybrid Cloud
  • Proficient in English with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Able to translate business and technical requirements
  • Military service completed where applicable ( male candidates )
  • Team player who performs well under pressure; Red Hat certifications preferred

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

•    Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program 
•    Hybrid working kit
•    Ergonomic kit allowance 
•    Digital meal voucher
•    Flexible transportation allowance.
•    Employee assistance hotline & counselling
•    Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
•    Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services 


Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr

https://www.vodafone.com.tr/insan-kaynaklari

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Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.