Instructor/Trainer, Linux – Continuing Education & Retraining

GFN

Trainer for Linux in IT further training and retraining programs at GFN GmbH. Delivering modules on Linux Essentials and system security in a remote role.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teaching the following modules and learning units: Linux Essentials, LPIC-1, Linux Administrator (including exam preparation).
Learning unit: "Providing networks and services".
Learning unit: "Providing service functions and automating administrative tasks".
Learning unit: "Ensuring the operation and security of networked systems".

Requirements

What you’ll need

Teaching experience in adult education, ideally in publicly funded training programs (proof required).
Trainer qualification (Ausbildereignung IHK / AEVO) or willingness to obtain it.
Completed IT degree or completed vocational training in IT.
Current LPIC-1 certification (not older than 5 years), or willingness to obtain this certification; additional Linux certifications are an advantage.
Good knowledge of English.
Ideally, experience maintaining servers across different Linux distributions, familiarity with server and network hardening, and prior use of containers.
Willingness to pursue continuous professional development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of vacation per year based on a 5-day work week
Company bike leasing via salary sacrifice: secure your preferred bike—e‑bike or bicycle—and pay conveniently through payroll, benefiting from tax advantages and attractive conditions
Employee discounts through Corporate Benefits: enjoy exclusive savings on many well-known brands and platforms—for tech, fashion, travel and more
EGYM Wellpass: we support your health and fitness with a monthly subsidy of €46
Group accident insurance: you are automatically covered by our group accident insurance from your first day—providing extra security at work and privately
Deutschland-Ticket for only €9: you pay just €9 per month, we cover the remainder—for full local transport mobility across Germany
Internet allowance: we subsidize your private internet usage with up to €40 per month—tax- and social-security-free (may vary for part-time employment)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux EssentialsLPIC-1Linux Administrationnetwork servicesautomating administrative tasksnetwork securityserver maintenanceLinux distributionsserver hardeningcontainerization

Soft Skills

teaching experienceadult educationcommunicationwillingness to learncontinuous professional development

Certifications

LPIC-1 certificationAusbildereignung IHKAEVO