MONTREAL [HYBRID] - Linux Systems Administrator

QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group); Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Quanteam is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our Level 3 support team for an international bank client based in Montreal. You will maintain secure, stable Linux systems, automate tasks, and collaborate with product owners and developers.

This hybrid role requires hands-on expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Python, FastAPI, and automation tools. Relocation is optional, and Montreal candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux system administration and scripting automation.
• Expertise in distributed software architectures and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Development skills in Shell, Python, Git, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with FastAPI.

Responsibilities

• Improve tools and processes for managing RedHat servers.
• Collaborate with development teams to define technical architectures while respecting standards and security requirements.
• Manage incidents, problems, and updates for systems maintained by the team.
• Develop automated processes and support storage and backup entities.
• Develop APIs using Python and implement data collection from local accounts on Linux and Windows machines.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting

Python

PostgreSQL

FastAPI

Red Hat

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Red Hat IDM

SCCM

PowerShell

Job description

As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca.

We are looking for a Linux System Administrator to work with one of our clients, an international bank based in Montreal.

CONTEXT AND ROLE OBJECTIVES:

As part of the Linux System Administration team, you will join a Level 3 support team specializing in technical expertise. Collaborating with the Product Owner and Scrum Master, your role will involve maintaining a secure, efficient, and stable Linux IT system. You'll also manage the lifecycle of standards and procedures alongside your team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve tools and processes for managing RedHat servers.
• Collaborate with development teams to define technical architectures while respecting standards and security requirements.
• Manage incidents, problems, and updates for systems maintained by the team.

Automation

• Develop automated processes and support storage and backup entities.
• Gather functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop APIs using Python.
• Implementation of a solution for collecting data from local accounts on Linux and Windows machines, aligned with the objectives outlined above.
• Continuous improvement of the data collection infrastructure, focusing on architecture, security, functional catalog expansion, geographical scope extension, and comprehensive documentation.
• Investigation and resolution of issues related to the collection of local account data, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Expertise in Linux Red Hat Enterprise, Bash scripting, Python, PostgreSQL, and FastAPI is essential.
• Familiarity with SCCM and PowerShell is a plus.

Lifecycle Management

• Regularly patch and update OS templates for virtualized or physical environments.
• Maintain and evolve operational and security conditions for Linux systems.
• Monitor obsolescence and ensure up-to-date documentation.

Incident Analysis and Resolution

• Support frontline analysis to resolve production incidents.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations or project-specific interventions.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Internal private cloud and non-cloud offerings.
• Automation Tools: Puppet, Python, Ansible, Red Hat IDM
• Storage: SAN
• Other: API development, scripting

PROFILE:

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux system administration and scripting automation.
• Expertise in distributed software architectures and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Development skills in Shell, Python, Git, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with FastAPI.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in a Linux expert role.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Other:

• Candidates must be located in Montreal or willing to relocate
• French is a plus
• Hybrid setup with 4 days on-site per week