Linux Systems Specialist - Sr.

Culture Core Group; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company is seeking a full-time Linux Systems Specialist - Senior to solve technical problems and maintain client relationships. The role is fully remote, requiring advanced Linux knowledge and effective communication skills. Ideal for those driven by creativity and results.

Benefits

Flexible remote work schedule

Mentorship

Culture of growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Linux systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and networking.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and handle client requests.
• Perform system patching and health checks.
• Onboard new clients and develop infrastructure improvement roadmaps.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

2-year technical diploma or higher (CIS or CS)

Tools

Bash

Python

ConnectWise

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQLite

Job description

Crafty Penguins is growing our team! We are hiring a full-time Linux Systems Specialist - Senior to collaborate with our growing team and serve our expanding customer base.

This role requires you to creatively solve technical problems and develop and maintain strong relationships with customers. Willingness to learn and adaptability are essential.

We are a Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Kubernetes consulting company that utilizes various tools to assist clients across many industries in areas such as server support, infrastructure design, cloud management, data backups, network security, disaster recovery, and more. We are a team united by trust, big-picture thinking, embracing challenges, and continuous improvement.

Crafty Penguins is based in Lethbridge, Alberta; however, this position is fully remote.

If you are driven by creativity and results, this role is for you.

You’re good at

• Rising to challenges and solving technical problems with a client-focused approach
• Working independently and collaborating to find creative solutions
• Following existing processes and suggesting improvements
• Communicating effectively in writing and speaking
• Keeping your technology skills up to date
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
• Meeting deadlines and managing workload

You have

• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
• Advanced networking knowledge
• Low-level debugging skills for Unix and IP networking
• Experience with RHEL or Debian Linux distributions
• Experience with container workloads and tooling (LXC/Docker/Podman)
• Knowledge of Linux hypervisors (KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, Proxmox)
• Scripting skills in Bash and Python
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Linux consulting or contracting
• Experience with ticketing systems like ConnectWise
• Performance tuning and clustering of Linux databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
• High-level networking skills (VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols)
• Software development experience
• Certifications (AWS, Azure, K8s, RHEL, etc.)
• 2-year technical diploma or higher (CIS or CS)

What you’ll do

• Communicate with and handle client requests
• Manage client system alerts
• Perform system patching and health checks
• Onboard new clients and develop infrastructure improvement roadmaps
• Track work hours
• Occasional after-hours work
• Enjoy working with an awesome team

Working at Crafty Penguins can accelerate your career, offering opportunities to work with top talent. We value creative problem-solving and achieving results for our clients and ourselves.

Benefits include autonomy, a culture of growth, mentorship, and a passion for improvement. We support your growth, learning, and making an impact.

We offer a flexible, fully remote work schedule and a paid dedicated server for experimentation.

How to apply

Upload your resume and cover letter, including the word Pepsi, and any other materials that demonstrate your fit (LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.). The role is fully remote; applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

• Salary will reflect experience and skills.
• We will contact only shortlisted candidates due to high application volume.