Linux Administrator

West Fraser; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Linux Administrator, where you'll develop and support a robust Linux server infrastructure. Collaborate with IT teams, optimize system performance, and enhance security. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Innovative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Pension and life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux server environments.
• Enhance system security through audits and patch management.
• Monitor systems proactively and respond to alerts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in IT

Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Oracle Linux

HP-UX

CentOS

Red Hat OpenShift

Bash

Python

Ansible

Terraform

CUPS

Job description

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West Fraser is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to join our Systems Administration team full-time, permanently. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and support our enterprise-wide Linux server infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to system administration. This position can be located in Quesnel, Vancouver, or Memphis.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux server environments across the organization.
• Enhance system security through audits, patch management, and hardening.
• Optimize server performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Monitor systems proactively and respond to alerts to prevent issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations and procedures.
• Provide technical support and leadership to junior team members.

Technical Requirements

• Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, HP-UX, and CentOS.
• Proficiency with Red Hat OpenShift and container orchestration.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Experience with CUPS (Common Unix Printing System).
• Security experience, including vulnerability remediation and audits.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Linux systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware virtualization.
• Knowledge of version control systems like CVS and SVN.
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Innovative team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Work Conditions

• Office-based role.
• Possible evening/weekend work for maintenance.
• Occasional travel for conferences, vendor meetings, or remote system upgrades.
• Flexibility for planning outside regular hours.

Compensation Package

• Salary varies with experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Benefits including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, vacation, and holidays.

About Us

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with over 50 facilities across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, committed to sustainable forest practices. Our products include lumber, engineered wood, pulp, newsprint, and more, used in various industries. We value our people-first culture, internal growth, and continuous learning, offering competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive environment.

Diversity

We promote diversity and inclusion as key to our success, fostering a culture that respects individual backgrounds and perspectives. Join us to help build a more inclusive community.

Sustainability

We are dedicated to sustainable forest management and adopting innovative technologies to produce environmentally friendly building materials. Wood products are renewable, recyclable, and sustainable choices.