Senior Linux Systems Specialist – Tier 3

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Engage with clients and address their requests

• Monitor and manage client system alerts

• Execute client system patching and perform health assessments

• Implement deployments following established operating procedures

• Integrate new clients and develop infrastructure enhancement roadmaps

• Record time for all hours worked

• Collaborate with the team to foster strong customer relationships

• Troubleshoot technical issues and devise innovative solutions

• Some work outside regular hours may be required

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Linux-based operating systems

• Proficient understanding of networking concepts

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean

• Ability to troubleshoot Unix-based operating systems and IP networking at a granular level

• Experience with RHEL and Debian-based Linux distributions

• Proficient in debugging containerized workloads and runtime tools, such as LXC/D, Docker, and Podman

• Experience with container orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm

• Knowledge of Linux-based hypervisor systems and associated tools, such as KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, and Proxmox

• Strong scripting abilities in Bash and Python

• Over 5 years of experience in relevant roles

• Eagerness to learn and adapt

• Capability to resolve technical challenges with a focus on clients' business needs

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management skills

• Competence to meet deadlines and manage one's own workload effectively

• The ideal candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Availability for after-hours work is necessary

• A 2-year technical diploma in CIS or CS (or higher) is considered a significant advantage, though not mandatory

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment

• Flexible work hours

• Access to a paid dedicated server for experimentation and development

• Autonomy in work

• A culture that promotes personal and professional growth

• Mentorship and pathways for career advancement

• Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent

• After-hours work is part of the job responsibilities