Linux Engineer

Kyndryl; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Kyndryl seeks an experienced Linux Desktop Engineer to design, build, secure, and manage enterprise Ubuntu workstation environments for developers, AI workloads, and GPU systems.

This contract-focused role emphasizes hands-on ownership of Linux workstation platforms in production, with automation using Bash, Python, and Ansible, and security tooling integration. Project-based responsibilities include provisioning, patching, and advanced troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux engineering experience.
• Strong Ubuntu Desktop engineering experience in production environments.
• Hands-on HCL BigFix administration and packaging.
• Strong Bash/Python scripting and Ansible automation.
• Experience with security tools: Zscaler, CrowdStrike, ThreatLocker.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage enterprise Ubuntu desktop/workstation environments.
• Own Linux workstation lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, patching, security, and upgrades.
• Administer BigFix packaging, software deployment, and Linux patch management.
• Automate Linux provisioning and administration using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Deploy and support endpoint security tools including Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and ThreatLocker.
• Support developer environments using Docker, containers, and virtualization.
• Support AI/ML and GPU-enabled Linux workstations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across Linux OS, kernel, drivers, networking, security, and hardware.
• Implement Linux security hardening and enterprise workstation standards.

Skills

Linux engineering

Ubuntu Desktop

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Ansible automation

Security tooling (Zscaler/CrowdStrike/

Docker/containers

Patch management

Troubleshooting Linux

GPU/Linux environments

Tools

HCL BigFix

Docker

CrowdStrike

ThreatLocker

Zscaler

Ansible

Job description

Duration: 6 - 12 Months initially, potential for Contract to Hire

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Linux Desktop Engineer to design, build, automate, secure, and manage enterprise Ubuntu workstation environments. This is an engineering-focused role supporting developers, Engineering/R&D teams, AI workloads, and GPU-based systems.

This is not a traditional Desktop Support/EUC Operations role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience owning and engineering Linux workstation platforms in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage enterprise Ubuntu desktop/workstation environments.
• Own Linux workstation lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, patching, security, and upgrades.
• Administer HCL BigFix, including packaging, software deployment, and Linux patch management.
• Automate Linux provisioning and administration using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Deploy and support endpoint security tools including Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and ThreatLocker.
• Support developer and engineering environments using Docker, containers, and virtualization.
• Support AI/ML and GPU-enabled Linux workstations.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across Linux OS, kernel, drivers, firmware, networking, security, and hardware.
• Implement Linux security hardening and enterprise workstation standards.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux engineering experience.
• Strong Ubuntu Desktop engineering experience in production environments.
• Hands-on HCL BigFix administration and packaging.
• Strong Bash/Python scripting and Ansible automation.
• Experience with Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and/or ThreatLocker.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, containers, and virtualization.
• Linux patch management, automated deployment, and security hardening.
• Experience supporting developers, Engineering/R&D teams, or technical workstation environments.
• Strong Linux troubleshooting skills across OS, drivers, networking, containers, and GPU environments.

Ideal Profile:

A hands-on Linux engineer who has built, automated, and owned enterprise Ubuntu workstation platforms, rather than someone primarily focused on desktop support or Linux helpdesk operations.

• Please note this is for a contract position with one of our clients and not a fulltime employment role with Kyndryl Canada**