Linux Systems Administrator – RHEL, Security, OS Patching, Ansible

Linux Systems Administrator – RHEL, Security, OS Patching, Ansible

Location:

Toronto

Experience:

6‑8 Years

Required Skills:

Digital, Ansible, Red Hat Linux

Responsible for maintaining and securing Linux-based infrastructure by applying vulnerability fixes, patches, and updates. The role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

• Perform Linux OS patching and apply security updates across servers and endpoints.
• Monitor vulnerability reports and prioritize remediation based on severity.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot patch deployment issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation for patch cycles, exceptions, and compliance reports.
• Work with patch management tools (e.g., Ansible, Satellite, Spacewalk, or similar) for deployment.
• Ensure minimal downtime during patching through proper scheduling and communication.
• Participate in incident response for security‑related issues.
• Automate patching processes using shell scripting or Ansible playbooks.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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