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 effectively.

• Manage client system notifications and alerts.

• Execute patching and health checks for client systems.

• Implement deployments in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Facilitate the onboarding of new clients and develop infrastructure enhancement roadmaps.

• Record time for all hours worked meticulously.

• Be available for some after-hours work.

• Collaborate with the team to support a growing customer base.

• Innovatively troubleshoot technical issues while maintaining robust customer relationships.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Linux-based operating systems.

• Proficient understanding of networking concepts.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.

• Skills in low-level debugging of Unix-based systems and IP networking.

• Familiarity with RHEL and Debian-based Linux distributions.

• Experience in debugging containerized workloads and runtime tools, including LXC/D, Docker, and Podman.

• Knowledge of container orchestration systems like Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.

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

• Proficient scripting abilities in Bash and Python.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the specified fields.

• Willingness to work some after-hours shifts.

• Must have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency in Canada.

• A 2-year technical diploma in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or Computer Science (CS) or higher is preferred.

• Experience in Linux consulting or contracting is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with ticketing systems such as ConnectWise is advantageous.

• Skills in performance tuning, debugging, and clustering of Linux-based database systems and SQL are preferred.

• High-level networking skills, including enterprise networking, VLANs, VPNs, managed switches, overlay networks, and dynamic routing protocols are a plus.

• Software development experience in various programming languages is an additional asset.

• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, or RHEL platforms are highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with fully remote options.

• Access to a paid dedicated server for experimentation and learning.

• Autonomy in your work.

• A culture that promotes personal and professional development.

• Opportunities to collaborate with world-class talent.

• Access to dedicated mentors.

• Opportunities to embrace new challenges.

• Pathways for career growth, learning, and making a significant impact.