Linux System Administrator, Intermediate Full-time Job

Job Title:  Linux System Administrator, Intermediate (Hybrid - 3 days / week in the office)

 

Job Summary 

The Linux System Administrator, Intermediate position involves managing and maintaining the operating systems of both virtual and physical servers, ensuring

 99.99% uptime for global systems, supporting hardware and software infrastructure, implementing security measures, and overseeing disaster recovery

processes. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with technical teams, adherence to change management protocols, and continuous development of

technical skills to support corporate IT operations and objectives.

 

    Responsibility 

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating system of servers, virtual and physical. 
• Support global systems within Corporate IT maintaining a 99.99% SLA/Uptime this includes but not limited to, Ubuntu, Redhat, Windows servers and Kubernetes clusters. 
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters. Assist development team in deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters as per deadlines. 
• Integrate and manage Active Directory for authentication and authorization with Linux systems. 
• Ensure adequate monitoring and tuning of Corporate IT systems, to maintain a proactive approach to systems reducing outages. 
• Support hardware solutions and replace systems as per end-of-life recommendations and hardware failures as they arise. 
• Follow best practice Change Management as set out by Corporate IT policies, from planning implementation, implementing solutions, documenting back out plans individually or in a large team environment. 
• Identify systems that require attention for security reasons and implement best practices. Review security of systems on a regular basis. 
• Disaster recovery planning of existing systems, new systems. Test disaster recovery procedures on an annual basis, documenting implementation steps and recording outcomes. Corrective measures to the disaster recovery plans if so required.  
• Ensure backups of systems are successful and retrievable for compliance.  
• Develop, Document and promote standard operating procedures.  
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.  
• \Develop and maintain a comprehensive database/library of all supporting documentation for all systems under your purview. 
• Discuss technical matters concerning the management of server systems with co-workers and colleagues.  
• Work in conjunction with technical teams (Network/DB/APP/Tech Services) on major projects and deployments of various systems. 
• Technical Support for other Linamar facilities where assigned. 
• Must be able to work alone or as an individual and in a collaborative group atmosphere. 
• Meet yearly objectives set forth by management and update status in quarterly reviews. 
• Continuously update technical skills and knowledge of new technologies. 

 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• University or College degree in the field of computer science or a related field is required. 
• Additional Computer Science certifications will be an asset. 

 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum 5 Years in an Enterprise Server environment required 
• Windows 2016/2019/2022 Servers 
• Ubuntu Server installation and management 
• Redhat Server installation and management 
• NFS Fileshares and mount points 
• Active Directory/DNS 
• Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite  
• Virtual Server Technologies (HyperV) 
• TCP/IP and related networking protocols 
• Superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills 
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills 
• Project planning and implementations in Enterprise Class systems 
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl or Ansible 
• PowerBI reporting an asset 
• SQL Server Technologies 
• Microsoft Azure Technologies 
• Microsoft Failover Clustering 
• Experience with HA environments 
• Understanding of Storage technologies 
• Disaster Recovery planning, implementation and testing 

 

What Linamar Has to Offer 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Counsel  
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.