Senior Linux Systems Specialist – Tier 3
Culture Core Group
Full Job Description
Job Description:
• Communicate with and handle client requests
• Handle client system alerts
• Conduct client system patching and health checks
• Perform deployments using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Onboard new clients and create infrastructure improvement roadmaps
• Track time for all hours worked
• Work some after-hours
• Collaborate with the team and serve the customer base
• Solve technical problems with clients’ businesses in mind
• Maintain strong customer relationships
Requirements:
• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
• Advanced knowledge of networking
• Experience using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean
• Ability to debug Unix-based operating systems and IP-based networking at a very low level
• Experience with RHEL and Debian-based Linux distributions
• Experience debugging container-based workloads and runtime tooling, including LXC/D, Docker, and Podman
• Experience with container orchestration systems, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm
• Experience with Linux-based hypervisor systems and related tooling, including KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, and Proxmox
• Good scripting skills with Bash and Python
• 5+ years of experience performing the listed work
• Willingness to work some after-hours
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency in Canada
• 2-year technical diploma (CIS or CS) or greater listed as extra awesome
• Certifications on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, RHEL, or similar platforms listed as extra awesome
Benefits:
• Flexible work schedule (fully remote)
• Paid dedicated server to tinker and play with
• Autonomy
• Culture encouraging personal and professional development
• Opportunities to work with world-class talent
• Dedicated mentors
• Career growth, learning, and development opportunities
Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. These lands have been home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years, including the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux, who maintain deep and enduring relationships with the land and the South Saskatchewan River.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.


