Linux System Administrator - Remote

.Our client, a major Canadian enterprise, is seeking an intermediate Linux System Administrator to join their infrastructure operations team. This contract position is focused on backfilling day-to-day operations, server maintenance, and critical patching activities.

The successful candidate will join a small, tight-knit operations team to ensure the high availability and performance of critical business infrastructure. This role is ideal for a proactive administrator who can jump in, understand core infrastructure components quickly, and contribute immediately to routine maintenance and system health.

Advantages
100% Remote Flexibility: Work from the comfort of your home anywhere in Canada, with a strong preference for Alberta-based candidates.

Enterprise Exposure: Gain valuable hands-on experience supporting critical business applications (such as SAP, Oracle ERP, or JD Edwards environments).

Consistent Hours: Enjoy a stable 40-hour work week with a predictable schedule for scheduled maintenance.

Growth Potential: This contract includes a strong possibility of extension based on performance and project needs.


Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and regular patching of Linux server environments.

Utilize VMware to provision, manage, and decommission virtual machines (start/stop, create/delete snapshots, create/delete VMs).

Monitor VMware infrastructure by actively reviewing system alerts and analyzing basic performance metrics.

Manage basic cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including instance lifecycle management (start/stop, snapshotting, provisioning, and deleting).

Support scheduled evening patching windows 3 to 4 times per month.

Participate in quarterly infrastructure maintenance windows, typically occurring Sunday mornings between midnight and 6:00 AM.

Qualifications
Must-Have Technical Qualifications
Linux Systems Administration: 2–3 years of experience supporting Linux servers hosting critical business infrastructure. Intermediate proficiency required.

Virtualization: 2–3 years of practical experience with VMware. Ability to handle fundamental VM lifecycle tasks and monitor performance metrics.

Cloud Infrastructure: 2–3 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Basic proficiency (UI-based instance management) is mandatory; familiarity with the gcloud CLI is highly advantageous.

Scripting & Automation: Intermediate knowledge of BASH scripting for operational tasks, alongside foundational (junior-level) exposure to configuration management tools like Ansible or Saltstack.

Soft Skills & Additional Requirements
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (Level 5 proficiency) to effectively collaborate with a small team and document operational updates.

Schedule Flexibility: Must be comfortable and willing to accommodate regular evening patching (3–4 times/month) and quarterly off-hours maintenance windows.

Asset Qualifications: Prior experience supporting servers running SAP, Oracle ERP, or JD Edwards environments is a major asset.

Summary
Position Title: Linux System Administrator

Position Type: Contract (Possibility of extension)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Location: Remote (Open across Canada; preference for Alberta residents)

On-site Requirements: Remote day-to-day; occasional on-site attendance may be required for key team meetings only.

Travel: None expected.

If you are a detail-oriented Linux professional with a background in virtualized environments and a desire to support enterprise-grade operations, apply today to join our team!

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