IT Administrator (Linux Based)

Adamson Systems Engineering; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company located in Port Perry is seeking an IT Administrator with extensive experience in Linux environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure, providing 1st-level IT support, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal applicants should have a degree in Information Technology and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with skills in VPN management and firewall administration. This role offers comprehensive benefits and paid vacation time.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Comprehensive Benefits

Company events

Free Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience as an IT Administrator in a Linux environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Ubuntu).
• Experience in administering virtualized and physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1st-level support for network issues.
• Designing and maintaining high-availability solutions.
• Monitoring systems for vulnerabilities.
• Upgrading and maintaining enterprise software.

Skills

VPN Management

Firewall Administration

Network Infrastructure

Experience with HA and Replication

Linux Systems Administration

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Veeam Backup & Replication

ERP (ECI M1)

AutoCAD

Vault Server

GitLab

Job description

Adamson Systems Engineering is in an exciting phase, expanding our teams across the organization as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the professional audio industry. We are hiring for many new positions to keep up with global demand. As a leader in the design and manufacture of premium loudspeaker systems for live sound and installation markets, our name is celebrated by professionals on stages and in venues & theatres in more than sixty countries. This global presence not only reinforces our reputation for delivering exceptional sound experiences but also protects us from any financial risks that may arise from trade barriers in individual markets.

Recently named Business Of The Year by the North Durham Chamber of Commerce, this recognition reflects the dedication, passion and expertise that drive our success. Join us as continue our rapid growth and shape the future of sound.

For more information about our company, visit www.adamson.ai

We are actively looking for individuals motivated by vision, innovation and challenge: those who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Our team values principled engineering combined with diligent execution with each team member striving to make each new product better

We are looking for a IT Administrator (Linux based) who has experience working on HA servers, firewalls and VPN's and who will be responsible for the maintenance and planned upgrades to our network infrastructure, as well as the day-to-day administration of computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Providing prompt and effective 1st-level support for network issues, telecommunications, and workstation-related concerns, serving as the initial point of contact for all IT-related inquiries.
• Design, implement, and maintain high-availability (HA) solutions using existing Linux DRBD for synchronous block-level replication, ensuring seamless failover and 99.9%+ uptime for critical systems. Experience with HA and Replication with CephFS, ZFS or Software RAID and willingness to learn and work with DRBD.
• Upgrade and maintain enterprise software like ERP, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault Server, Altium, GitLab etc.,
• Continuously monitor systems for vulnerabilities, unusual traffic, or intrusion attempts.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards by implementing best practices, patches, and hardening across all systems.
• Diagnosing and solving hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
• Organize and maintain all network hardware, software, printers, phones, RF Hand Scanners, laptops etc.
• Keeping the company’s 3CX phone system in good condition.
• Setting up workstations and laptops for different roles and installation of required software tools.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years experience as a IT Administrator in Linux environment.
• VPN Management, Firewall Administration and Network Infrastructure experience is required.
• Experience in administering Veeam Backup & Replication for virtualized and physical environments, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and restore operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of current operating systems (Windows, Linux, Ubuntu) and Microsoft software packages.
• Knowledge of the systems listed below are good to have: ERP (ECI M1), MES, Warehouse Management Systems, NAS, Security Cameras, Juniper Networking, and Wi-Fi.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Company events
• Free Onsite parking

Accessibility

Adamson Systems is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Adamson Systems is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization; we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work to accommodate your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.