**Ottawa based only**

Linux Administrator Responsibilities

• Install and maintain all server hardware and software systems, as well as manage server performance and availability
• Maintain all system backups and aid in the restoration of all operations, as well as give all users with the necessary training
• Create and manage all system tools for all scripts and automation processes, as well as oversee all capacity planning
• Integrate all essential software and address any difficulties across numerous technologies, as well as design and offer backup support for business servers
• Evaluate all papers per system requirements, as well as all design and development activities, and administrate all sophisticated processes
• Create an infrastructure to handle all business requirements and execute frequent system troubleshooting to fix all difficulties
• Monitor daily systems, evaluate the availability of all server resources and carry out all Linux server tasks
• Assist in the setup and deployment of all virtual machines, as well as the installation and backup of all configuration procedures
• Maintain and monitor all patch releases, as well as devise multiple patch installation procedures and keep all systems up to date per NIST standards
• Manage all resource performance and assure optimization, as well as provide support for all applications and maintain an ideal level of customer service
• Maintain and monitor all system frameworks, as well as provide after-hours assistance for all systems and keep up to date on Linux expertise
• Troubleshoot all tools, maintain numerous servers, and back up all files and script management servers
• Test all new software, maintain patches for management services, and conduct audits on all security procedures

Linux Administrator Requirements & Skills

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Previous experience working as a Linux Administrator
• Extensive understanding of Linux, including RedHat, Ubuntu, and Debian
• Working knowledge of MySQL and/or MariaDB
• Understanding of VMWare and SAN administration and concepts
• Extensive knowledge of Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
• Thorough understanding of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP
• Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE, and LPIC) will be viewed favorably
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities