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Sr. Linux System Administrator

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: TELUS Digital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 CAD Yearly CAD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our Linux infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Red Head Enterprise Linux environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Red Head Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across the enterprise
  • Manage and maintain Red Head Satellite infrastructure for system provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle management
  • Lead vulnerability management and patching initiatives to ensure system security and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and prioritize multiple deliverables with different stakeholders effectively
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement effective solutions
  • Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
  • Strong Linux system administration experience, particularly with Red Head Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Proven experience with Red Head Satellite Administration (installation, configuration, content management, and system provisioning)
  • Solid understanding of vulnerability management and patching processes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and manage competing demands from different stakeholders
  • Experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
  • Experience administering VMs in Microsoft Azure Cloud
  • Proficiency in automating system administration tasks using Ansible
  • Cisco ESX administration knowledge
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes container orchestration
  • Dev Ops practices and methodologies (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code)
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