Senior Linux System Administrator

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

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a highly skilled Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their technical team in Calgary. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of Linux systems, excellent communication skills, and be responsible for monitoring system performance and ensuring high system availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux SME or similar role.
• Experience with monitoring and configuration management tools.
• Certifications such as RHCE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for Linux-based systems.
• Perform advanced OS-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Document system configurations and procedures.

Skills

Linux OS internals

Shell scripting

System administration

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in IT

Tools

Netcool

Zabbix

Prometheus

Ansible

Puppet

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

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 Calgary. 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).

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