System Administrator – Remote (EU)

System Administrator – Remote (EU) | Contract/B2B | IoT & Cybersecurity

Location: Fully Remote (EU-based)
Contract Type: Freelance/B2B (1-month initial, extendable up to 6+ months)
Salary: €40-€60 per hour (Negotiable)

About the Role

A global IoT and cybersecurity company in the Netherlands is expanding its engineering team and is looking for a remote System Administrator on a freelance/B2B basis. This is an initial one-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension—most contractors placed with this client last year have been extended beyond a year.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain engineering lab equipment, hypervisors, and bare metal servers
• Manage and optimize virtualization technologies, including ProxMox, KVM, and VMware
• Implement automation solutions using Ansible and other tools
• Ensure smooth operation of lab networks, supporting infrastructure needs
• Work collaboratively with remote teams to enhance system performance

Key Requirements

• Strong automation-first mindset with expertise in Ansible
• Experience managing virtualization technologies (ProxMox, KVM, VMware)
• Advanced proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL)
• Solid networking background and troubleshooting experience
• EU-based with the ability to travel to the Netherlands for onboarding (preferred but not required)

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a leading global IoT & cybersecurity firm
• Fully remote within the EU with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate €40-€60/hr (negotiable)
• Strong potential for a long-term contract extension