Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.
We are seeking a skilled and versatile Cross-Platform Systems Engineer to install, build, and run applications on both Windows Server and Linux operating systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing heterogeneous environments and be comfortable working across multiple platforms to ensure seamless application deployment and performance.
Your role
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications on Windows Server and various Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
- Build and deploy applications using appropriate toolchains on both platforms.
- Create and maintain automation scripts for deployment and configuration (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, etc.).
- Manage OS-level configuration, package installations, and security updates.
- Troubleshoot system and application issues, logs, and performance metrics.
- Work with development and operations teams to support the full application lifecycle.
- Document installation and configuration procedures across platforms.
- Maintain version control of configuration scripts and deployment pipelines.
Your profile
- 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering or DevOps role supporting both Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Strong experience with application installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with building applications from source (e.g., compiling code, managing dependencies).
- Proficiency with scripting languages: PowerShell and Bash (Python is a plus).
- Experience with package managers (e.g., APT, YUM).
- Understanding of systemd, services, and daemons on Linux.
- Knowledge of Windows services and scheduled tasks.
- Experience with virtualization or containerization technologies (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware, Docker).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools is a plus (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC).
- Experience in a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environment.
- Familiarity with network configuration and security hardening on both platforms.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
This position requires that you will be approved in a security vetting in accordance to ISO:27001+
What you will be a part of
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here