If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today! The Senior Linux Engineer will report to the IT Manager, Cloud & Infrastructure and will be responsible for the reliability, security, performance, and lifecycle management of Linux-based systems and supporting infrastructure. This role will work closely with Information Security, Service Operations, and other IT teams to support production and internal environments. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and experienced in diagnosing complex system-level issues. **Responsibilities** + Install, configure, maintain, patch, and monitor Linux servers across multiple environments + Manage OS lifecycle activities including upgrades, security hardening, patch compliance, and vulnerability remediation + Administer core Linux services such as: + DNS, DHCP, NTP + SSH, SFTP + systemd services + cron / scheduled tasks + log management (rsyslog, journald) + Perform performance tuning and troubleshooting across CPU, memory, disk, filesystem, and network layers using standard Linux tooling (top/htop, iostat, vmstat, strace, lsof, tcpdump, etc.) + Manage and maintain storage and filesystems (LVM, RAID, ext4/xfs, mounts, quotas, and backups) + Support server virtualization and/or cloud environments where applicable (Hyper-V, Azure, OCI, etc.) + Participate in monitoring and alerting improvements (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK, Nagios, etc.) + Develop and maintain automation for provisioning, patching, and configuration management using scripting and tooling such as: + Bash, Python, PowerShell + Ansible, Puppet, or Chef + Provide Tier 3 escalation support for internal infrastructure issues and service outages + Work with third-party vendors and internal teams to coordinate problem resolution and root cause analysis + Maintain accurate and timely ticket updates, documentation, and status reporting in the ticketing system + Create and maintain internal documentation, standards, runbooks, and procedures + Provide guidance and mentorship to Service Operations and other support personnel + Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hours incidents as required + Travel to other company sites as needed for infrastructure support or deployments + Conduct themselves professionally when representing the team and organization + Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks + Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects + Perform other duties as assigned by management **Required Skills and Experience** + Typically requires bachelor's degree and/or equivalent level of experience with 8 years of hands-on experience in Linux Administration, Systems Administration, or Infrastructure Support in a company of 500+ employees (or equivalent combination of experience and education). + Strong working experience of Linux administration concepts including: + user/group management, permissions, sudo, SSH + package management (yum/dnf/apt), repositories, patching + system services (systemd), startup configuration + log analysis and troubleshooting + Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: + TCP/IP, routing basics, DNS, firewalls + troubleshooting connectivity using common tools (ping, traceroute, netstat/ss, tcpdump) + Experience supporting enterprise environments with uptime, security, and compliance expectations + Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and drive resolution across multiple teams + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail + Strong written communication skills, including documentation and ticket updates + Self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision + Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively + Effective collaborator across IT and other departments + Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement + Experience with configuration management + Familiarity with security best practices: + CIS hardening + auditing/logging + vulnerability scanning remediation + Experience supporting: + container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) + CI/CD pipelines + cloud Linux workloads + Experience with backup tooling and disaster recovery practices + Scripting/automation background beyond "basic scripts," including reusable tooling, error handling, and version control (Git) + Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas + Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behaviour **Physical Qualifications** + Must be able to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours + Be part of on call rotation + Must be