Career Opportunity

Geo Spectrum is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product System Administrator to help shape system spec, manage and maintain the technology that drives our products and internal testing infrastructure.

Our solutions use an Ubuntu multi‑server local network. We are looking for a Linux system administrator to manage those servers across their lifecycle, make sure they interface properly with everything around them and keep them running smoothly in our integration labs.

This role also owns the hardware, networking, and overall environment for our integration lab to support our development and QA teams. We’re all about consistent, reproducible results and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

- Full Cycle Product Hardware Management: Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of product hardware within server racks and software integration labs, from requirements gathering and technical specification through deployment, ongoing support and refresh planning.
- Network administration: The systems we sell include network switches; maintain configuration and maintenance of both hardware and software components.
- Collaborate & enable: Act as a bridge between Software Engineering and IT Operations – work closely with developers, QA, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback; work closely with IT Ops to ensure a consistent GTI hardware and networking implementation.

Qualifications

- Education & experience: 5+ years administrating Linux in a software development or corporate environment. Professional certifications a plus.
- Ubuntu administration proficiency: Significant experience as an Ubuntu administrator.
- Scripting & automation skills: Proficiency in scripting or lightweight programming (Python, Bash, Power Shell, etc.) to create and maintain OS management scripts and automation tools.
- Focus on quality & reliability:



Detail‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, ensuring processes are reliable, repeatable, and secure. Experience with testing, monitoring, and validation practices is particularly valuable.
- Virtual environments: Some experience with VM environments is a plus, especially familiarity with SUSE Rancher or Harvester.
- Agile & modern development: Experience in an agile development environment and familiarity with modern software development practices would be an advantage.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long‑term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Work‑life balance with core hours
- Paid time off
- Employee‑family assistance program
- Group plan benefits
- Virtual healthcare
- RRSP matching
- Corporate discounts and perks
- Career development opportunities
- Career development and training
- Monthly activities led by Social Committee
- Employee‑driven wellness and activity initiatives
- Free on‑site parking

Professional Development

Geo Spectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting‑edge underwater acoustic technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

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📌 Product System Administrator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 GeoSpectrum Technologies
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality