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Do you want to evolve from a Linux System Administrator into a key player in the Würth Group’s Cyber Defense? With over 1,000 IT specialists across 6 countries, we work with advanced technologies to protect and grow a global business ecosystem.
To strengthen our Cyber Defense Center, we are looking for a Linux System Administrator eager to grow into an Elastic Engineer role.
Who are we looking for?
A Linux professional ready to take a step forward and specialize in a modern, strategic platform.
What will you do?
You will join the Infrastructure & Security Operations team, starting from core Linux system administration tasks and progressively becoming a key reference point in managing the Elastic Stack, the heart of our SIEM platform.
Your responsibilities will evolve to include:
* Managing and tuning the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats)
* Designing scalable, high‑availability Elasticsearch clusters
* Creating Logstash/Beats pipelines to integrate logs from multiple systems
* Optimizing performance, indices, and queries for advanced analysis and detection
* Collaborating with SOC & Security teams on new use cases and data sources
* Automating deployments, upgrades, and operations (Ansible/Terraform)
* Implementing security controls (TLS, RBAC, X‑Pack)
* Documenting and continuously improving the infrastructure
Mandatory Requirements:
* Excellent knowledge of Linux systems
* Experience with log management, parsing, and data normalization
* Ability to work in international teams, autonomy, problem‑solving
* Fluent Italian and good English
Nice to Have:
* Previous experience with Elastic Stack in production
* Knowledge of detection engineering or threat intelligence
* Elastic certifications (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer)
Why apply?
* A structured growth path toward a highly technical and in‑demand role
* Opportunity to work in a constantly evolving enterprise SIEM environment
* Experienced team, modern technology, and real impact on the Group’s Cyber Defense
* Chance to contribute to the architecture and evolution of the entire platform
What we offer:
* A role within a global‑level Cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructures
* Collaboration with a highly qualified and motivated team
* Opportunities to work on international projects within the Würth Group
* Technology partnerships with Atlassian, Elastic, RedHat, Icinga, Influx
* Flexible working hours and remote work options
* Competitive compensation package
* Company performance bonus convertible into a wide range of Welfare goods and services
* Continuous corporate training and the opportunity to obtain company-funded certifications
* Accident insurance and supplementary healthcare coverage
* A young and dynamic work environment promoting regular events for all employees, such as sports activities, informal dinners, cultural visits, etc.
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