IT Systems Engineer – Linux Infrastructure & Automation

Job Title: IT Systems Engineer – Linux Infrastructure & Automation
Number of Openings: 2
Job Type: 6-Month and 12-Month contract available
Location: Downtown, Toronto (Hybrid/Onsite as required)
Hours per week: 40
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Rate: $60/hr T4 OR $75/hr Inc.

Position Overview
Our client is seeking two experienced IT Systems Engineers to support a large-scale infrastructure integration and deployment initiative associated with a major acquisition project. These contract positions will play a key role in designing, deploying, automating, and supporting enterprise Linux environments while assisting with the build-out of new infrastructure platforms and services. The ideal candidates are seasoned infrastructure professionals with strong Linux administration experience, automation expertise, and exposure to virtualized environments.

Experience working in fast-paced enterprise environments and supporting infrastructure deployment projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and support enterprise Linux server environments.
• Execute server builds, system installations, and infrastructure deployments to support acquisition and integration activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts and processes to streamline system provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Implement and support infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks where applicable.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain stability and reliability.
• Participate in infrastructure planning, migration, and integration activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment standards.
• Assist with virtualization platform deployment, configuration, and administration.
• Support testing, validation, and production readiness activities for newly deployed environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and deploying Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Experience with automation and scripting technologies such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Proven experience deploying and supporting enterprise server infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across operating systems, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
• Experience working within project-driven environments involving infrastructure builds, migrations, or integrations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualized infrastructure platforms, particularly Nutanix.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Nutanix AHV.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, configuration management, and systems automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with networking, storage, and security concepts within enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale infrastructure integration projects.