Description The Systems Specialist is a collaborative and key member of the Cloud and Data Center team. This position supports and maintains the full lifecycle of Linux-based systems and services to meet business and operational requirements, following internal standards and industry best practices.

Now is your chance to join our team and make a lasting impact as a Systems Specialist.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security Clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

This position requires full-time in office presence.

Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Linux-based systems and services
Collaborate with architects, application teams, and infrastructure partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Install, configure, and support enterprise Linux operating systems and core services
Automate system provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using scripting and configuration management tools
Ensure system reliability and performance through monitoring, alerting, and proactive capacity planning
Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes for system incidents and outages
Apply system hardening, patching,



and vulnerability remediation in alignment with security and compliance standards
Support virtualization, storage, and backup integrations within Linux environments
Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and system standards
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers

Qualifications
Education Required: University degree, college diploma, or related discipline
3–8 years in enterprise IT systems environments

Knowledge / Experience in:
Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Debian
Shell scripting and automation
Active Directory integration (LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD)
Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
Microsoft Server Operating Systems
Monitoring and logging tools
Familiarity with hybrid settings and integration with cloud platforms is an asset
Robust customer service and communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Bonus
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification
ITIL Foundations Certification
Six Sigma – Yellow Belt Certification

📌 Linux Systems Specialist Saint John
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Saint John