Nautel is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sale, and support of high power Radio Frequency (RF) products for AM and FM radio broadcast, navigation, and industrial applications. With over 14,000 customers in 177 countries worldwide, Nautel is one of the world's largest manufacturers of Broadcast transmitters. Dedicated to innovation, Nautel continues to experience significant growth as it delivers world class RF amplifier solutions that meet stringent quality standards at its Canadian and USA ISO-registered manufacturing facilities.

On their behalf, we are seeking a IT Linux Support Technician to join their team. This role offers hybrid work.

As a member of the IT team, the primary focus of this position is Linux Desktop support on a day-to-day basis. This will include setup, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of software and hardware including desktops, laptops and servers. This role will require someone with strong communication skills and excellent internal customer focus.

Other responsibilities will include:

· Ensuring that IT services are provided at the expected and defined level, as well as providing ongoing IT support to all Nautel users. This ongoing support will include equipment provision, changes required, training experiences, communication, documentation and ad hoc requests;

· Dependent on the individual, the role may include maintenance of business software, systems and databases used within the Departments at Nautel. This will include liaison with business stakeholders and external providers, where applicable;

· Acting as an IT resource on business and IT specific projects as they arise;

· Tracking IT assets including licenses, computers, mobile devices, servers, switches, firewalls;

· Administering anti-virus systems and responding to malware threats discovered by these systems;

· Maintaining Linux distributions across Nautel, ensuring they remain secure and sage from compromise.

Qualifications:

· A recognised IT Diploma with, ideally, some experience in an equivalent role, or over three years of equivalent experience;

· A knowledge of business processes and cross-functional dependencies;

· Knowledge of current Linux technologies including operating systems (distributions) and Linux compatible software;

· Knowledge of cloud computing, specific to Linux;

· Knowledge of switches, firewalls and access points would be an asset;

· Applicants must have the utmost discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior;

· The ability to produce results while working independently;

· The ability to take initiative to proactively prioritize and solve problems as they occur;

· Accountability for their actions;

· A continuous improvement mindset;

· Excellent organizational and analytical skills;

· The ability to work well within a team, and communicate effectively across the organization, as well as the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

As one of Atlantic Canada's Fastest Growing Companies and recently recognized as 'Export Business of the Year' in Halifax, Nautel develops cutting edge technology in a collaborative team based environment that encourages new ideas and innovative thinking. Nautel is currently investing in our R&D capacity in order to develop new products and you will have the opportunity to be a part of this exciting growth in an environment that is agile enough to respond to market demands. With the leadership team based here in Halifax, you will be joining an organization that celebrates its history while looking to the future to continue their success. In return for the expertise you bring, this role offers a competitive salary and benefits plan coupled with great corporate perks.

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For more information contact Brooke Ireland, Senior Consultant at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Brooke know.

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