Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Remote DevOps & Open Source

Regroup Mass Notification; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafty Penguins, a Linux/Open Source DevOps consultancy, is hiring a full-time Senior Linux Systems Specialist (Tier 3) to collaborate with our growing team and support our diverse client base.

The role focuses on solving complex problems, automating deployments, and maintaining robust infrastructure across cloud providers. Remote work is supported; willingness to learn and adapt is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Networking.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCloud, Digital Ocean.
• Debugging Unix and IP networking at low level.
• Experience with RHEL or Debian-based distros.
• Container workloads and runtime tools (Docker, Podman, LXC).
• Orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Hypervisor systems (KVM, Xen, Proxmox).
• Bash and Python scripting.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and handle client requests.
• Handle client system alerts and patching.
• Perform health checks and deployments per SOPs.
• Onboard new clients and create roadmaps for infrastructure.
• Time tracking for all hours worked.
• Occasional afterhours work.
• Collaborate with team to deliver reliable Linux solutions.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Cloud providers

Container tooling

Kubernetes

Bash

Python

5+ years

Education

2-year technical diploma (CIS or CS) or greater

Tools

Docker

Podman

LXC/D

KVM

Xen/XCP-ng

Proxmox

Job description

Crafty Penguins, a Linux/Open Source DevOps consultancy, is hiring a full-time Senior Linux Systems Specialist (Tier 3) to collaborate with our growing team and support our diverse client base.

The role focuses on solving complex problems, automating deployments, and maintaining robust infrastructure across cloud providers. Remote work is supported; willingness to learn and adapt is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.