Specialized IT Consultant - Senior

2iResourcing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits a specialized IT Consultant with a strong background in Linux and Docker management. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to provide senior technical knowledge and manage configuration and automation processes. With a focus on building efficient DevOps environments, you will implement best practices for lifecycle and vulnerability management while ensuring high-quality documentation. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to collaborate closely with a dynamic team while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a challenging environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Linux configuration, management, and automation.
• Proficient in Docker and containerized environments with a focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee configuration management and automation processes for Linux and Docker.
• Develop best practices for lifecycle and vulnerability management in enterprise environments.

Skills

Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux

Docker management

Python automation

Ansible

Jenkins

Network management (Netbox)

VMware

Cisco Hyperflex

IPv4/IPv6

Agile methodology

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Jenkins

VMware

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Job description

RQ08446 - Specialized IT Consultant – Senior

Client: Ministry of Health

Location: Toronto, ON

Period: 12 Months

Start Date: 2025-04-01

End Date: 2026-04-05

Working Hrs.: 7.25 Hrs. / day

Assignment Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

Must haves:

• Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
• Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance.
• Management and monitoring of docker based workloads
• Automation utilizing python, ansible and Jenkins
• Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
• Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware, Cisco Hyperflex

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

1. Core Skills:
   • Ubuntu / RedHat Enterprise Linux configuration, design, installation and support experience
   • Enterprise management of Linux platforms including lifecycle, patching, monitoring and surveillance.
   • Management and monitoring of docker based workloads
   • Automation utilizing python, ansible and Jenkins
   • Experience with network management platforms such as Netbox
   • Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms including VMware, Cisco Hyperflex
2. Technical Skills:
   • IPv4/IPv6 experience
   • Experience with projects relating to 24x7 critical environments and operations
3. Communications/Analytical Skills:
   • Ability to work in an agile dynamic environment
   • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
   • Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
   • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
   • Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
   • Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Description

• Provide highly specialized senior technical knowledge and coordinating administration, monitoring, management, and implementation of configuration management and automation of processes.
• Provide expertise in working with the right tools and processes to build an efficient and effective automated environment for DevOps.
• Provide expertise in developing and implementing lifecycle management and vulnerability management best practices for Linux and Containerized environments such as Ubuntu and Docker.
• Provide expertise in automation for Linux and Docker infrastructure including the integration with orchestration and automation systems using Ansible, Jenkins.
• Provide expertise in configuration management to keep track of software and operating system configurations.
• Provide expertise with writing code to replace manual infrastructure provisioning.
• Provide expertise with creating automated processes for system monitoring and alerting on downtimes, errors and similar events.
• Provide expertise with configuration of containerized applications in enterprise environment.
• Provide expertise with VMware-based virtualization and cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Deliver high quality technical documentation - upgrade documents, run books, etc.