Role name : Linux Admin

Location : Calgary, AB - Onsite

Duration : Contract

Exp Level : 6+ years

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The Linux Administrator will support a limited Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Qualys Patch Management module on selected Linux servers. The role focuses on Linux server readiness, controlled patch and remediation testing, validation of server stability, and documentation of results. This is a testing assignment and does not include production rollout or ongoing administration of the Qualys platform.

Required Skills and Experience

- Robust hands-on Linux system administration experience in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with the Linux distributions used in the AltaGas test environment, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux or another supported enterprise distribution.
- Practical experience with Linux package and patch management using the relevant tools, such as YUM, DNF, RPM, or APT.
- Ability to assess repositories, package dependencies, restart requirements,



service impact, maintenance windows, and recovery considerations.
- Experience troubleshooting services, system logs, package failures, permissions, repositories, and network connectivity.
- Working knowledge of Linux vulnerability remediation and security configuration changes.
- Shell scripting skills for validation, evidence collection, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to produce clear test logs and communicate risks and technical findings.

Preferred Skills

- Previous exposure to Qualys VMDR or Qualys Patch Management.
- Experience testing patching tools in Linux server groups.
- Knowledge of Linux hardening, backup, rollback, and recovery validation practices.
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.

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📌 Linux Administrator (Calgary)
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📍 Calgary