Qualifications
In-depth knowledge and expertise in Linux administration. Ability to perform senior-level Linux administration tasks with minimal supervision. Extensive experience as a Senior Linux Administrator is essential. Required Experience:Experience with Ubuntu or Debian servers. Virtualization expertise. Proficient in firewalls and load balancers. Strong understanding of network administration. Scripting abilities. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Plus Experience:Automation skills with Kickstart and Puppet. Monitoring experience with Nagios, Ganglia, or Cacti. Basic MySQL knowledge. Familiarity with Amazon AWS.
About the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of Linux and network administration tasks, demonstrating a deep understanding of networking and Ubuntu server management. Your responsibilities will include the installation and configuration of switches, firewalls, LDAP, load balancers, new server installations, setting up Nagios monitors, updating Puppet configurations, scripting automation tasks, troubleshooting issues, and building AWS infrastructure. Additionally, you will manage VMware server installations, document configurations, oversee project management, and provide regular status reports.
This position requires a proactive individual to join a resource-constrained group and immediately fill critical gaps. You should be comfortable working independently within a small team, capable of handling diverse tasks with minimal supervision. The work environment mimics a startup, where versatility is essential. The primary objective of this contract is to rebuild and migrate our development, QA, staging, production, and backup data center infrastructure utilizing Dell hardware and VMware software.
About Procom Services
Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing solutions for businesses and government entities across Canada. With revenues exceeding $500 million, Procom has been recognized as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada, making it the largest Canadian-owned IT staffing and consulting company. Our areas of staffing expertise include:Application DevelopmentProject ManagementQuality AssuranceBusiness/Systems AnalysisData Warehousing & Business IntelligenceInfrastructure & Network ServicesRisk Management & ComplianceBusiness Continuity & Disaster RecoverySecurity & PrivacyWe specialize in:Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)Permanent Staffing Solutions