System & Application Senior Specialist (Linux)

Date: May 25, 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

• Has knowledge and skills about automation technologies and applications used in these technologies
• Analyzes the jobs to be converted into automation processes and determines the correct flows
• Creates, tests, puts into service automation codes for designed processes and creates permanent solutions in case of problems
• Develops solutions on Linux operating system and applications and designs new solutions when necessary
• Responsibility for resolving Incidents and Requests involving Linux operating system structures
• Designs, plans, executes technology renewal and consolidation tasks and supports a mixed Linux system environment
• Evaluates new versions, patches, firmware and security patches. Regularly applies upgrades and security patches.
• Manages the work to be carried out within the partner ecosystem and acts as an organizer in organizations
• Executes and monitors common operations related to an operating system such as program execution, I/O operations, File System manipulation, Communication, Error Detection, Resource Allocation, Protection
• Implements change management processes and user requests in systems
• Simplifies the existing platform architecture and removes old platforms by creating new design and migration proc

Who you are

•    University Bachelor's in Computer Sciences or in related fields
•    Minimum 5 years experience of Linux-Based system management 
•    Experience of Linux Based systems like Redhat, Oracle Linux , Centos, Ubuntu, Debian, Suse
•    Experience of services and roles of Linux Server like Apache, NGNIX, DNS, DHCP, Disk LVM
•    Must have good knowledge of Center Management systems like Redhat Satellite, ForeMan, Ansible
•    Experience working in a large, enterprise environment with 50+ of servers
•    Must have excellent working experience with problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis
•    Deep understanding of cloud technologies IaaS – SaaS – PaaS – Multi Cloud – Hybrid Cloud
•    Must have good knowledge of scripting languages like PHP, Python, Perl, Bash Script, Ruby etc
•    Must have good knowledge of Virtualization , Storage, SAN, Network 
•    Knowledge Server-Storage-Backup Units hardware systems
•    Very good command of English
•    Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Should be a good team player and should be able perform well under stress
•    Nice to have licenses or certifications of Redhat

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!


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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.