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Linux Systems AdministratorMatchBox Consulting Group • Vancouver, British Columbia
Linux Systems Administrator

Linux Systems Administrator

MatchBox Consulting Group • Vancouver, British Columbia
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a DevOps Systems Administrator- Linux for a permanent, full-time opportunity with our client based in Vancouver. This is a hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 days remote) at the clients downtown Vancouver office.

Scope of Duties

We are looking for someone who is motivated to automate 'on-prem' only solutions including Linux based OS Updates, configuration management and custom based implementations created by our talented developers.

  • Deploy, update, and monitor Linux systems
  • Collaborate with development teams to reduce TOIL related to bespoke application deployments and associated tooling
  • Support multiple on-premise environments
  • Collaborate with application support teams to share and document knowledge and operational run books
  • Scale and manage infrastructure with high throughput, availability and storage requirements
  • Assist with urgent issues including on being part of an on-call rota to provide 2nd level troubleshooting support when required
  • "Automate all the things"

Experience Required :

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Linux system administrator of bare metal, VM and orchestrated deployments
  • Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible
  • A desire to dig deep to troubleshoot, debug and decouple the layers that comprise automated deployments and configuration management
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms
  • Experience in troubleshooting networking issues.
  • Experience working in Agile based teams.
  • A problem solver who takes initiative and is pro active.
  • Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects
  • A well organized, thorough and detail oriented person
  • Able to keep the "bigger picture" in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks
  • Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive
  • Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable and efficient infrastructure.
  • Nice to haves :

  • Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
  • Automation and Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, Fabric, etc.)
  • Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations
  • SQL administration (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
  • Hands on Kubernetes experience
  • Containerization experience (Docker, Podman, etc.)
  • Networking experience (DNS, VLANs, etc.)
  • Experience with web servers and load balancers (Apache, Nginx, HAProxy, etc.)
  • Monitoring and logging infrastructure (Zabbix, Splunk, ELK, Graphite, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.)
  • Experience of CICD practices
  • Proficiency in Jenkins and Jenkins Pipelines developed in Groovy running on a Linux foundation
  • Experience with object oriented languages (Java, C# etc)
  • Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning for Database clusters (eg. Ceph, Cassandra

    For more current job opportunities,  Follow  MatchBox  at  linkedin.com / company / matchbox-recruitment /

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    About MatchBox

    Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally,  MatchBox  is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

    Equal Opportunities

    MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

    Work Permits

    Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

    Further Consideration

    We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

    Find out more at  www.matchboxhr.com

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