System Administrator with Linux expertise

Securico Intelligence Consulting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT solutions firm in Calgary is looking for a Systems Administrator to manage and support their cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with AWS, VMware, and database management. You will administer systems, develop automation scripts, and collaborate on REST API integration. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $71,360.77 along with benefits including dental and health care, paid time off, and RRSP matching. In-person work is required at their location.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP matching

Vision care

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems administration within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support cloud environments like AWS and Azure.
• Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms.
• Administer operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
• Configure and troubleshoot network services.
• Manage databases and develop automation scripts.
• Implement container orchestration and manage DevOps pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and security logs.
• Collaborate with development teams to support REST APIs.

Skills

Systems administration

AWS services

VMware/ESXi

Database management (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Networking concepts

Scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

RESTful API integration

DevOps practices

Education

Relevant certifications in cloud computing or virtualization

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• Proven experience in systems administration within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, VMware/ESXi virtualization platforms, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in Windows Server and various Linux distributions.
• Hands‑on experience with database management systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts, including DNS configuration, VPN setup, and TCP/IP protocols.
• Skills in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell, and experience with the Git version control system.
• Experience with containerization tools like Kubernetes and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Understanding of RESTful API integration and web technologies, including JavaScript.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for automating deployment processes.
• Relevant certifications in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect), virtualization (e.g., VMware Certified Professional), or database management.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and support cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, ensuring their high availability and security.

You will maintain and optimize virtualization platforms, including VMware and ESXi.

Administer operating systems, including Windows and Linux, to uphold system stability and security.

Configure and troubleshoot network services such as DNS and VPNs.

Manage databases, including SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases like Cassandra or MongoDB.

Develop automation scripts using Bash, Shell Scripting, Python, or PowerShell to enhance operations.

Implement container orchestration with Kubernetes and manage DevOps pipelines using Jenkins, Git, T‑SQL, and other CI/CD tools.

Monitor system performance and security logs, perform regular updates and patches to maintain system integrity.

Collaborate with development teams to support REST APIs and integrate various systems.

Document procedures, configurations, and policies for knowledge sharing within the team.

Company:

This position is ideal for an innovative IT professional eager to contribute to a dynamic organization by leveraging a broad skill set across multiple technologies while supporting critical infrastructure operations.

This is a full‑time, permanent role, with an annual salary of $71,360.77. We offer a range of benefits, including dental care, extended health care, on‑site parking, paid time off, RRSP matching, and vision care.

Please note that this role requires in‑person work at our location.