RQ08446 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

Rubicon Path; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is searching for a Senior IT Consultant to deliver specialized technical knowledge in configuration management and automation. You will work with Linux and Docker, automate infrastructure, and ensure high-quality documentation. This hybrid position allows work both remotely and on-site, based on the hiring manager's discretion. Applicants should possess extensive experience in managing Linux environments, Docker workloads, and automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Ubuntu and RedHat configuration, design, and support.
• Proven ability to manage and monitor Docker workloads.
• Automation skills utilizing Python, Ansible, and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge for configuration management and automation.
• Automate Linux and Docker infrastructure.
• Create automated processes for system monitoring.

Skills

Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration

Docker-based workloads management

Automation with Python

Virtualization knowledge

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

VMware

Netbox

Job description

About the job RQ08446 - Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

Description

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialized senior technical knowledge and coordinate administration, monitoring, management, and implementation of configuration management and automation of processes.
• Provide expertise in working with the right tools and processes to build an efficient and effective automated environment for DevOps.
• Develop and implement lifecycle management and vulnerability management best practices for Linux and containerized environments such as Ubuntu and Docker.
• Automate Linux and Docker infrastructure, including integration with orchestration and automation systems using Ansible and Jenkins.
• Maintain configuration management to track software and operating system configurations.
• Write code to replace manual infrastructure provisioning.
• Create automated processes for system monitoring and alerting on downtimes, errors, and similar events.
• Configure containerized applications in an enterprise environment.
• Work with VMware-based virtualization and cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Deliver high quality technical documentation – upgrade documents, run books, etc.

Assignment Type

This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" as consultants may be required to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. The details of this arrangement will be at the Hiring Manager's discretion.

Skills and Experience Requirements

Core Skills

• Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
• Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance
• Management and monitoring of Docker-based workloads
• Automation utilizing Python, Ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware and Cisco Hyperflex

Technical Skills

• Experience with projects relating to 24x7 critical environments and operations

Communications/Analytical Skills

• Ability to work in an agile dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• Highly self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities

MUST HAVES

• Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
• Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance
• Management and monitoring of Docker-based workloads
• Automation utilizing Python, Ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware and Cisco Hyperflex

NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. HSC may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2026, for up to one additional extension term of one year. Such extension(s) will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

The resource needed till March 31, 2027, will include an option to extend, at the same rate, till March 31, 2027 if Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources is also extended for a further one year, else an RFS under the Successor VOR will be issued for the services required April 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.