Senior Linux System Administrator

HCLTech; Brampton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) based in Brampton. The successful candidate will provide expert-level support for Linux systems and collaborate with teams to ensure high system availability. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, along with strong problem-solving skills and experience in system administration.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in a technical discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for Linux systems and infrastructure.
• Perform advanced OS-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Linux OS internals

Shell scripting

System administration

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Netcool

Zabbix

Prometheus

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Experience: 7-8 Years

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: CAD $82,000-87,000 per year

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our technical team in Brampton. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Linux systems, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and support mission-critical applications. This role requires close coordination with vendors and internal technical teams to ensure seamless operations and high system availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level support for Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
• Perform advanced OS-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Monitor system performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Configure and maintain system software and applications.
• Collaborate with application teams to support deployment and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for technical escalations and issue resolution.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, IT, or related field).
• Proven experience as a Linux SME or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS internals, shell scripting, and system administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Netcool, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as RHCE. RHEL Certified
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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