Linux Systems Administrator / Engineer

Linuxassociation; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Extremes is seeking a collaborative Linux Systems Administrator to join our London, Ontario studio. You will co-own, maintain, and scale our enterprise Linux environment, ensuring high availability and peak performance with out-of-hours coverage for our demanding operations.

You will work with Proxmox VE, Ceph storage, and Veeam backup systems, plus Perforce on Linux, monitoring tooling, and scripting to support gaming infrastructure while collaborating with Systems Analysts and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux system administration in production or studio environments.
• Experience with Docker, Proxmox VE, Ceph storage, and Veeam backup.
• Experience with Perforce on Linux, monitoring tools, scripting, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Linux Server Administration: manage corporate game and server systems, on-prem and cloud infra.
• virtualization and storage: administrate Proxmox VE and Ceph storage clusters.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: validate backups and perform restores across site setups.
• Observability & Monitoring: expand monitoring stacks and respond to alerts with the team.
• Upgrades & System Modernization: plan OS/hardware upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Cross-Role Collaboration: act as escalation partner and maintain up-to-date docs.

Skills

Linux administration

Docker

Proxmox VE

Ceph storage

Veeam backup

Perforce on Linux

Monitoring tools

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Perforce server (Linux)

Veeam Backup & Replication

PRTG

CheckMK

Job description

# Linux Systems Administrator / EngineerDigital Extremes · Northwest Territories, CABack to resultsLinux Systems Administrator / EngineerDigital ExtremesNorthwest Territories, CA Posted October 21, 2026 Via Recruit.net### Full Job DescriptionABOUT THIS POSITIONDigital Extremes is looking for a collaborative, driven Linux Systems Administrator to join our core IT infrastructure team onsite at our London, Ontario studio. In this role, you will work side-by-side with our existing Systems Analysts and Administrators to co-own, maintain, and scale our enterprise Linux environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring high availability, peak performance, and reliable out-of-hours coverage for our high-demand operations.RESPONSIBILITIES• Linux Server Administration: Manage corporate and game Linux servers, taking an active role in deploying, optimizing, troubleshooting and maintaining on premise and cloud infrastructure. virtualization & Storage: Collaborate on the administration, maintenance, and expansion of Proxmox VE hypervisors and Ceph distributed storage clusters.• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Share responsibility for routine backup validation, target storage management, and restore testing across site-wide Veeam Backup & Replication setups.• Observability & Monitoring: Maintain and expand monitoring stacks to track system metrics, proactively identify performance bottlenecks, and respond to alerts together with the team.Upgrades & System Modernization: Partner with fellow teammates to plan, schedule, and execute OS maintenance and hardware lifecycle upgrades with minimal studio and game downtime.• Cross-Role Collaboration & SOPs: Serve as an escalation partner for complex technical issues, bridging operational tasks between systems analysis and infrastructure engineering while keeping team documentation up to date.REQUIREMENTS• Experience: 5+ years of Linux system administration experience in a high-demand production or studio environment.• Core Stack Knowledge: Proven experience managing enterprise Linux environments, Docker, Proxmox VE, Ceph distributed storage, and Veeam backup infrastructure.• Tooling & Protocols: Familiarity with Perforce server administration on Linux, system monitoring platforms (PRTG, CheckMK), shell/Python scripting, and core networking protocols.• Collaborative Mindset: Strong team orientation—comfortable co-owning infrastructure projects, sharing maintenance duties, and working closely alongside existing Systems Analysts and Administrators.• Out of hours on-call duties as required“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings.Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this positionWe believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.During your interview, our recruitment team will leverage Gemini as a note-taker only. At Digital Extremes, a core value of our studio is that we do not leverage AI in any of our development processes; this is a strict company policy.Please note that we permit the use of AI tools exclusively for administrative support, it is not used for candidate selection, screening, or any part of the decision-making process. All evaluations are conducted solely by our team to ensure our hiring remains a human-led process, just as our development remains the work of our artists and creators.ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMESFounded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMESAt Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.JOIN USAt Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.#### Apply for this JobThis will take you to the original posting on the employer's site.