Senior Server Administrator - Linux

CGI; Valcourt (ville), Brossard; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI is seeking a Server Administrator to manage, secure, and enhance their server environments. This role involves working with both Linux and Windows servers, automation tasks, and collaborating with various teams. Bilingual candidates will thrive in this dynamic environment, contributing to critical IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL) and Windows Server.
• Strong skills in Bash scripting and familiarity with automation tools.
• Bilingual (French and English) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure Linux and Windows server environments.
• Implement and monitor security and backup procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure service stability.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Shell scripting

Automation tools

Networking

Bilingualism

Tools

Ansible

Red Hat Satellite

CommVault

Job description

As a Server Administrator, you will play a key role in the management, security and performance of our server environments.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

● Administer, maintain, and secure Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL) and Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) servers;
● Implement and monitor security, update, and backup procedures;
● Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application incidents;
● Automate recurring tasks using Bash, Ansible, or other orchestration tools;
● Participate in supporting critical services: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, IIS, Samba, etc.
● Participate in infrastructure development projects (migration, virtualization, containerization, etc.);
● Collaborate with DevOps, network, development, and security teams to ensure overall service stability;
● Document configurations, processes, and technical interventions;
● Work in collaboration with the IT, development and security teams;

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

● Excellent command of Linux administration (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS);
● Solid experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory and GPO;
● Proficiency with Red Hat Satellite software;
● Advanced knowledge of the SMTP protocol and Postfix software (mail server);
● Strong Shell scripting skills (Bash), and a good foundation in Python or Perl;
● Experience with automation tools: Ansible, Puppet, or equivalent;
● Networking knowledge: DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, routing;
● Basic knowledge of VMware virtualization and containerization (Docker);
● Proficiency with monitoring tools (Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.);
● Familiarity with backup solutions (CommVault). Strengths:
● Ability to understand and script in PowerShell
● Knowledge of the TalenD application (Enterprise BuS);
● Experience managing systems in a high availability (HA) environment;
● Knowledge of storage (RAID, LVM, NFS);
● Good understanding of system security practices (hardening, audits, RBAC).
● Analytical skills, autonomy, rigor, and good teamwork.
Personal qualities:
● Analytical skills, autonomy, and a sense of responsibility;
● Comfortable with managing ambiguity;
● Excellent at producing and maintaining documentation;
● Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams;
● Bilingualism required, French and English, both written and oral;

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Skills:

• French
• PowerShell
• RedHat

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

About the company

CGI Inc., also known as CGI Group Inc.,

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