Systems Administrator

Zeektek; Stockton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeektek is looking for a System Administrator I located in Canada. You will be responsible for the design, deployment, and operation of Linux-based infrastructure and virtualized environments. Your role includes managing Linux and Windows systems, monitoring performance, and supporting academic computing environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with RHEL, Proxmox, and scripting, and will play a key role in troubleshooting and system maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or similar).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware or similar).
• Basic understanding of Linux networking, services, and system administration.
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
• Manage system performance, logging, and troubleshooting for shared workloads.
• Knowledge of Proxmox VE environments, including VM provisioning.
• Manage Windows-based lab computers, including OS deployment.
• Administer and maintain application licensing for instructional software.

Skills

Linux system administration

Virtualization platforms

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Tools

Proxmox VE

VMware

SCCM

Job description

The System Administrator I supports the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of Linux-based infrastructure and virtualized environments that power academic, research, and instructional computing. This role focuses on systems administration across Proxmox virtualization platforms, Linux servers (primarily RHEL-based), and specialized lab environments including high performance computing systems. The position also supports Windows-based lab systems, including application deployment, licensing management, and end-user support for instructional software in academic computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
• Manage system performance, logging, and troubleshooting for shared workloads.
• Knowledge of Proxmox VE environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, storage, and management of the system. Other VM virtualization platform experience can be used for this requirement.
• Manage Windows-based lab computers, including OS deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Administer and maintain application licensing for instructional and research software (e.g., AutoCad, Matlab, Solidworks, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and policies.
• Deploy and update applications across lab environments using centralized management tools (e.g., SCCM, AWS Appstream, etc.).
• Support faculty and students with application access, usage, and troubleshooting in lab settings.

Operations & Reliability

• Monitor systems and respond to incidents.
• Support backup and recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Maintain system documentation.
• Collaborate with student assistants.
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or similar).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware or similar).
• Basic understanding of Linux networking, services, and system administration.
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and troubleshoot effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Proxmox VE.
• Experience supporting lab or research computing environments.
• Experience with Slurm job management on high performance compute environments.