Linux system administrator Jobs in Chatham-Kent, ON

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

Required Skills / Experience

What Linamar Has to Offer

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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