Senior Implementation Specialist – Linux, Cloud Engineer

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead the planning and technical execution of client engagements, ensuring on-time delivery aligned with client requirements. You will mentor junior staff, design and operate Linux infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud, deploy Kubernetes, automate IaC, and drive secure, scalable architectures with CI/CD and DR strategies.

This role requires 5+ years Linux administration and 3+ years cloud experience, with strong scripting, automation,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• 3+ years cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
• Networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and technical execution of client engagements.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and architecture to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure on‑prem and cloud.
• Build and manage highly available, secure cloud architectures.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes environments.
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments.
• Monitor systems performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resources.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and security for IaC and CI/CD.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and patch management strategies.
• Ensure systems comply with security standards.
• Document infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Cloud Platform Management

Scripting Proficiency

Automation Tools

Networking Concepts

Monitoring Tools

Containerization

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Configuration Management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Dynatrace

Prometheus

Puppet

Job description

• Lead the planning and technical execution of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with client requirements.


• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by communicating project progress, risks, and architectural recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.


• Mentor and coach junior team members by providing technical leadership, code and design reviews, and opportunities for skills development.


• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and cloud environments.


• Build and manage highly available, secure, and scalable cloud architectures.


• Deploy and manage Kubernetes environments and supporting software.


• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.


• Monitor systems performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.


• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and security teams to deliver infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.


• Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and patch management strategies.


• Ensure systems comply with organizational security and compliance standards.


• Document infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)


• 3+ years of experience managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.


• Strong experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.)


• Solid understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.


• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Dynatrace, Morpheus, Prometheus, etc.). is a plus.


• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong plus.


• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Linux Systems Administration, Cloud Platform Management, and Infrastructure Automation, with a strong focus on delivering secure and scalable solutions. Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Linux Systems Administration


• Cloud Platform Management


• Infrastructure Automation


• Kubernetes Management


• Scripting Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Linux Systems Administration


• Cloud Platform Management


• Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)


• Automation Tools (Ansible, Terraform)


• Networking Concepts


• Monitoring Tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus)


• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Backup and Disaster Recovery


• Configuration Management


• Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Mentoring


• Documentation Skills


• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Infrastructure-as-Code


• CI/CD Pipelines


• Security Compliance


• Technical Leadership


• Project Management

Tools & Technologies

• Ansible


• Terraform


• Kubernetes


• AWS


• Azure


• GCP


• Docker


• Dynatrace


• Prometheus


• Puppet