Senior Linux System Administrator To Maintain And Upgrade Seacot Training Systems Using Red Hat
Job in
halifax regional municipality, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
S.i. Systèmes
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: halifax regional municipality
Our defense client is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to maintain and upgrade SEACOT training systems using Red Hat Linux and VMware in a defense simulation environment.
Responsible for ensuring continuous operation and reliability of Royal Canadian Navy training systems through proactive maintenance and technical upgrades.
Full time Contract - 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, in Dartmouth, NS
Responsibilities- Administer and upgrade SEACOT trainer systems supporting Royal Canadian Navy operations
- Monitor system health and resolve hardware/software issues swiftly
- Perform server and component replacements, research and procure hardware as needed
- Execute Linux updates, patches, and version upgrades on trainer infrastructure
- Maintain virtualization environments and backup integrity
- Coordinate with remote engineering teams for system support and updates
- Assist with equipment receipt, disposal, and physical handling as required
- 7+ years hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux system administration
- Solid experience in Bash scripting and VMware virtualization maintenance
- Hardware replacement and maintenance for rack-mounted servers and computing components
- Strong troubleshooting of Linux system and network issues in isolated environments
- Proficiency with OpenLDAP, autofs, NFS, PXE, Kickstart, and Anaconda
- Experience with Ansible, Docker, Containers, and Build Stack
- Knowledge of storage solutions including TrueNAS and encryption tools LUKS, Clevis, and Tang
- Familiarity with backup systems such as Rapid Recover, EMC Networker, and Veeam
- Exposure to Git Lab and PKI certification management
- Prior defense or simulation system administration experience
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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