Senior Linux System Administrator - SIEM (Work From Home)

Join our award winning IT team as we lead the way in digital, cloud, and security technology services. You will be playing a critical role in delivering innovative solutions for our biggest client, Canada’s leading telecommunications, tech, and media corporation.

We’re looking for passionate and creative tech leaders who want to take their career to the next level and make a real impact. Our success is fueled by our people and our passion for innovation, so we empower our Qmunity and provide a workplace where they can flourish and grow.

We offer premium benefits, including:

• Work From Home Set up
• Salary based on experience, miscellaneous allowances
• Performance bonuses and yearly increase
• HMO from day 1 for you + 2 free dependents
• 6 months paid maternity/15 days paternity leave
• Companysponsored training and upskilling, and career growth opportunities!

 You will have the opportunity to… 

As a SysAdmin, member of the S3 Infrastructure team, you will have the opportunity to work on the automated deployment of SIEM event management solutions, manage security tools, and develop applications to support the latest technologies for monitoring our systems. You will support our efforts in deploying and maintaining critical infrastructure for our platform clients.

• Work with an agile team to develop, test, and maintain application products supporting S3 Infrastructure.
• Ensure synergy and knowledge sharing of best design practices, as well as communication to teams.
• Maintain and enhance the performance of existing software.
• Participate in the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) lifecycle.
• Serve as SME on Linux system administration and automation.
• Resolve operational issues promptly, manage escalated problems, and expedite resolution of outstanding items.
• Develop preventive measures and written procedures.
• Contribute to project meetings and report progress status.
• Propose solutions to improve or optimize processes, programs, and work methods.
• Support largescale projects and corporate initiatives involving multiple sectors.
• Implement and enhance various quality controls in design.
• Produce clean, readable, maintainable code.
• Evaluate existing solutions and implementations.
• Act as a coach by providing guidelines to junior team members.
• Perform detailed code reviews with suggestions for improvement.

• 10yrs+ years recent hands on experience administering Linux servers (CentOS, Redhat.)
• 2+ years scripting in multiple languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash.
• 2+ years managing SIEM applications such as ArcSight, FortiSIEM, LogRhythm, including installation, configuration, and tuning of such applications.
• 3+ years recent hands on experience with Ansible, GIT, CI/CD and practical knowledge of Ansible Tower.
• 1-3 years  recent hands on experience managing hypervisors such as Vmware, Openstack, and Proxmox.
• Good expertise with Test Driven Development and Agile Development.
• Good expertise in CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab Runners and/or Jenkins.
• Good expertise in Kubernetes based workflows (Gitlab/Docker/OpenShift).
• Proficiency in Linux patching/upgrading, commands, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• In depth knowledge of fault management tools (such as Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Intermediate and practical knowledge of information security and networks (TCP/IP, DNS, proxy, Firewall) in medium to large environments.
• Knowledge of asset management and logging practices.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator or equivalent certification.

Nice to have:

• Professionalism, insight, discretion, and effective communication skills with senior executives are essential qualities.
• Critical thinking – demonstrated ability to effectively tackle complex problems.
• Team player – ability to work with a wide range of geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and English.
• Extensive experience in management in a dynamic environment and as a self reliant contributor when necessary.
• Prioritization skills and ability to multitask effectively under pressure.
• Transformational agent – agile and ability to mobilize resources and execute on Critical initiatives needed to transform our business

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, APPLY NOW! 

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