128 Linux Systems jobs in Canada

Job Description

Salary: $90K+

Crafty Penguins is growing our team! We are hiring a full-timeLinux Systems Specialist - Senior to collaborate with our growing team and serve our growing customer base.

This role requires you to creatively solve technical problems but to also develop and maintain strong relationships with customers. In this role, the willingness to learn and be adaptable is absolutely essential.

We are a Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Kubernetes consulting company that utilizes a variety of tools to help clients in many industries in the areas of: server support, infrastructure design, cloud management, data backups, network security, disaster recovery, and more. Were a team united by our daily habits of building trust, looking at the bigger picture, leaning into challenges, and being better today than yesterday.

Crafty Penguins is based in Lethbridge, Alberta, however, this job posting is fully remote.

If youre a person who is driven by creativity and getting results, then this role is made for you.

Youre good at

• Rising to challenges and solving technical problems with a clients business in mind
• Thinking and working independently while collaborating with others to reach creative solutions
• Following existing processes while suggesting ways to improve them
• Communicating in a number of ways (writing and speaking) to both get things done and honour people
• Constantly learning keeping your technology skills up to date with the industry norms, best practices, and upcoming technologies.
  
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and superior time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and self-manage your workload

You have:

• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
• Advanced knowledge of Networking
• Experience using various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCloud, Digital Ocean)
• Debugging problems with Unix based operating systems and IP based networking at a very low level.
  
• No problems working in either RHEL or Debian based linux distributions
• Good knowledge and experience with:
  • Debugging container based workloads, and their runtime tooling (LXC/D, Docker, Podman)
  • Container orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc.)
  • Linux based hypervisor systems and related tooling (KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, Proxmox, etc.)
    
• Good scripting skills with Bash and Python
• 5+ years experience doing the items above

Extra awesome

• Youve worked at a company that does Linux consulting, or youve done this as a contractor
• Youve used a ticketing system like ConnectWise or some other tool to manage tickets and track time
  
• Performance tuning, debugging, and clustering of Linux based Database Systems (MySQL, Postgresql, SQLite) and SQL in general
• High level networking skills - Campus / Enterprise networking, VLANS, VPNS, Managed switches, Overlay networks, Dynamic routing protocols.
• Software development experience in various languages
  
• Certifications on our platforms and products (AWS, Azure, K8S, RHEL, and the like)
  
• 2-year technical diploma (CIS or CS) or greater

What youll do

• Communicate and handle client requests
• Handling client system alerts
• Conducting client system patching and health checks
• Performing deployments via our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Onboard new clients and create roadmaps for improving their infrastructure
• Time tracking for all hours worked
• Some afterhours will be required
• Have a ton of fun with an awesome team

Why join us?

Working at Crafty Penguins can accelerate your career and give you the opportunity to work with world-class talent. Were a team that loves creative problem-solving and achieving results for ourselves and our clients.

There are many benefits that come with working with us, such as autonomy and a culture which encourages personal and professional development and overall passion for improving and expanding.From taking on new challenges to following the lead of dedicated mentors, we promise you will grow, learn, and make a difference.

We offer a flexible work schedule (fully remote) and a paid dedicated server to tinker and play with.

How to apply

Upload your resume and cover letter including the word Pepsi, and anything you think will appropriately convey your fit for this role (resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.) This role is fully remote, and the successful candidate will be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

***Salary will be commensurate with experience and breadth of skills.

***Due to the volume of applications we normally receive, we will only contact those whom we short-list for an interview.

Job Description

Salary: $90K+

Crafty Penguins is growing our team! We are hiring a full-timeLinux Systems Specialist - Senior to collaborate with our growing team and serve our growing customer base.

This role requires you to creatively solve technical problems but to also develop and maintain strong relationships with customers. In this role, the willingness to learn and be adaptable is absolutely essential.

We are a Linux, Open Source, DevOps, and Kubernetes consulting company that utilizes a variety of tools to help clients in many industries in the areas of: server support, infrastructure design, cloud management, data backups, network security, disaster recovery, and more. Were a team united by our daily habits of building trust, looking at the bigger picture, leaning into challenges, and being better today than yesterday.

Crafty Penguins is based in Lethbridge, Alberta, however, this job posting is fully remote.

If youre a person who is driven by creativity and getting results, then this role is made for you.

Youre good at

• Rising to challenges and solving technical problems with a clients business in mind
• Thinking and working independently while collaborating with others to reach creative solutions
• Following existing processes while suggesting ways to improve them
• Communicating in a number of ways (writing and speaking) to both get things done and honour people
• Constantly learning keeping your technology skills up to date with the industry norms, best practices, and upcoming technologies.
  
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and superior time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and self-manage your workload

You have:

• Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
• Advanced knowledge of Networking
• Experience using various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCloud, Digital Ocean)
• Debugging problems with Unix based operating systems and IP based networking at a very low level.
  
• No problems working in either RHEL or Debian based linux distributions
• Good knowledge and experience with:
  • Debugging container based workloads, and their runtime tooling (LXC/D, Docker, Podman)
  • Container orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc.)
  • Linux based hypervisor systems and related tooling (KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, Proxmox, etc.)
    
• Good scripting skills with Bash and Python
• 5+ years experience doing the items above

Extra awesome

• Youve worked at a company that does Linux consulting, or youve done this as a contractor
• Youve used a ticketing system like ConnectWise or some other tool to manage tickets and track time
  
• Performance tuning, debugging, and clustering of Linux based Database Systems (MySQL, Postgresql, SQLite) and SQL in general
• High level networking skills - Campus / Enterprise networking, VLANS, VPNS, Managed switches, Overlay networks, Dynamic routing protocols.
• Software development experience in various languages
  
• Certifications on our platforms and products (AWS, Azure, K8S, RHEL, and the like)
  
• 2-year technical diploma (CIS or CS) or greater

What youll do

• Communicate and handle client requests
• Handling client system alerts
• Conducting client system patching and health checks
• Performing deployments via our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Onboard new clients and create roadmaps for improving their infrastructure
• Time tracking for all hours worked
• Some afterhours will be required
• Have a ton of fun with an awesome team

Why join us?

Working at Crafty Penguins can accelerate your career and give you the opportunity to work with world-class talent. Were a team that loves creative problem-solving and achieving results for ourselves and our clients.

There are many benefits that come with working with us, such as autonomy and a culture which encourages personal and professional development and overall passion for improving and expanding.From taking on new challenges to following the lead of dedicated mentors, we promise you will grow, learn, and make a difference.

We offer a flexible work schedule (fully remote) and a paid dedicated server to tinker and play with.

How to apply

Upload your resume and cover letter including the word Pepsi, and anything you think will appropriately convey your fit for this role (resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.) This role is fully remote, and the successful candidate will be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

***Salary will be commensurate with experience and breadth of skills.

***Due to the volume of applications we normally receive, we will only contact those whom we short-list for an interview.

Job Description

Who we are:

For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.

Your role:

Global Relay delivers enterprise services to 23,000 customers in 90 countries, including 22 of the top 25 global banks. Our infrastructure teams provide fantastic opportunities to System Administrators who are passionate about maintaining reliable Linux systems with a strong interest in automation, performance and security. We are looking for someone who is motivated to automate 'on-prem' only solutions including Linux based OS Updates, configuration management and custom based implementations created by our talented developers.

• Deploy, update, and monitor Linux systems
• Collaborate with development teams to reduce TOIL related to bespoke application deployments and associated tooling
• Support multiple on-premise environments
• Collaborate with application support teams to share and document knowledge and operational run books
• Scale and manage infrastructure with high throughput, availability and storage requirements
• Assist with urgent issues including on being part of an on-call rota to provide 2nd level troubleshooting support when required
• "Automate all the things"

About you:

We are looking for someone who is willing to grow in the role and extend their skill set as our Information Archive solution continues to evolve to meet our future architectural goals to exceed customer expectations

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Linux system administrator of bare metal, VM and orchestrated deployments
• Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• A desire to dig deep to troubleshoot, debug and decouple the layers that comprise automated deployments and configuration management
• Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms
• Experience in troubleshooting networking issues.
• Experience working in Agile based teams.
• A problem solver who takes initiative and is pro active.
• Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects
• A well organized, thorough and detail oriented person
• Able to keep the "bigger picture" in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks
• Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive
• Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable and efficient infrastructure.

Nice to haves:

• Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
• Automation and Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, Fabric, etc.)
• Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations
• SQL administration (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
• Hands on Kubernetes experience
• Containerization experience (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Networking experience (DNS, VLANs, etc.)
• Experience with web servers and load balancers (Apache, Nginx, HAProxy, etc.)
• Monitoring and logging infrastructure (Zabbix, Splunk, ELK, Graphite, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.)
• Experience of CICD practices
• Proficiency in Jenkins and Jenkins Pipelines developed in Groovy running on a Linux foundation
• Experience with object oriented languages (Java, C# etc)
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning for Database clusters (eg. Ceph, Cassandra)

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia's pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

British Columbia - Base salary range

$90,000—$130,000 CAD

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it's flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit

Job Description

Salary:

Career Opportunity

Are you a driven and innovative Systems Engineer with defence or aerospace experience and a passion for seeing the big picture? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning projects from start to finish? If so, GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is looking for you to join our team! We are experiencing rapid growth and require additional capability to support new sonar programs.

As a Systems Engineer at our sonar engineering facility, you will contribute to the program from the onset by generating system requirements and ICDs, maintaining requirements throughout the design and testing process of the program, and leading testing and verification activities prior to system delivery. The systems engineer also supports field activities including sea trials. This role requires someone who is a critical thinker, proactive problem solver, and thrives working across technical disciplines including hydrodynamics engineering, mechanical handling and towing systems, power electronics, digital signal electronics, controls engineering, and real time data processing and operations software.

Explore GeoSpectrums Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, were proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• 
  Create and manage project requirements through development of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs).
• Support program development by establishing system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for acoustic, mechanical, electronics, power, controls, and software systems.
• Utilize a program VCRM to manage system testing and verification planning, and work with customers to support the design of verification plans for complex systems.
• Lead the development and management of system requirements, architecture, integrations, testing, and verification / commissioning.
• Support environmental and functional system testing.
• Oversee and contribute to the overall requirements management of integrated system projects.
• Establish and lead the development and validation of external interfaces to other systems
• Contribute to the creation of product and technological system roadmaps and internal research and initiatives
• Support business development initiatives, write proposals, white papers, and technical documents
• Support the design of safe systems through facilitating hazard identification processes and creation of safety requirements
  

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience developing system architecture, requirements management, and verification.
• Experience in marine systems, defence, or aerospace sectors is considered an asset.
• Experience with complex systems that contain electrical, mechanical, software, and data/networking interfaces.
• Experience with military standards, an asset.
• Professional Engineering designation, an asset.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with seeing the bigger picture
• Energetic and takes initiative, willing to take risks and think creatively
• Interest in developing and delivering complex systems for demanding applications
• Ability to identify barriers and takes action to remove them
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Clear desire to learn, leverage mistakes as opportunities for learning
• Organized with strong management and execution skills

Security Requirements

• All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances
• Candidates must have a social insurance number, have lived in Canada for the past five consecutive years, and be legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email:

Job Description

• Infrastructure Management
  • Ensure the availability, scalability, and redundancy of all physical and virtual infrastructure across multiple environments.

• • Plan, purchase, configure, and maintain infrastructure components including servers, storage, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).

• • Manage cloud and hybrid infrastructure (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) including migration, optimization, and cost control.

• Systems Operations
  • Oversee configuration, provisioning, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux systems both on-premises and in the cloud.

• • Implement and maintain best-in-class security controls, patching processes, and compliance practices.

• • Lead automation efforts to improve efficiency, using scripting and orchestration tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible).

• Networking & Telephony
  • Manage and monitor the performance and capacity of all network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, firewalls, and VPN.

• • Oversee corporate telephony systems (e.g., Zoom Phone, MS Teams, VoIP platforms), ensuring high availability and integration.

• • Address network bottlenecks and lead initiatives to modernize and secure connectivity across all sites.

• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain and improve monitoring systems and procedures to proactively detect and respond to issues.

• • Ensure all applicable system licenses, support contracts, and renewals are properly tracked and managed.

• • Develop and maintain SOPs for all core infrastructure components and ensure compliance with internal SLAs and external commitments.

• Support and Escalation
  • Provide support for high-priority or escalated issues, including coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support when necessary.

• • Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure engineering support aligns with business needs.

• Pre-Sales & RFP Participation
  • Collaborate with the pre-sales and business development teams to support technical solutioning and infrastructure design for new opportunities.

• • Participate in the review and development of responses to RFPs, ensuring proposed solutions are technically sound, scalable, and align with company capabilities.

• • Contribute diagrams, solution narratives, and infrastructure strategies to proposals and presentations.

• Team Leadership & Oversight

• • Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team to build a resilient and agile engineering function.

• • Collaborate with other department heads to support strategic IT initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

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Job Description

The Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is celebrating 60 years of redefining possible®. The company was formed to provide innovative products and seasoned analysis to solve the United States’ toughest new Electronic Warfare challenges and has now expanded operations into Canada. We do this by focusing on our customers’ needs through the innovative application of science, technology, and information to solve problems of national significance. SRC CAN Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC Inc. and is helping to shape the future Defense and Intelligence Information architectures that will support the Canadian Armed Forces and its allies. 

The Job

SRC CAN Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Systems Engineer to help design, develop and deliver the next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions for the Canadian market. Reporting to the Senior Systems Engineer, the Intermediate Systems Engineer will apply systems engineering expertise for electronic warfare and defense solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• System Design and Implementation: designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems that integrate hardware, software, and networks to meet organizational needs.
• System Performance Analysis: assessing system performance, identifying potential areas for improvement, and ensuring optimal functionality.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: diagnosing and resolving issues that arise during the system lifecycle to minimize downtime.
• Collaboration: working with cross-functional teams, including software developers, network administrators, and project managers, to ensure solutions align with organizational goals.
• Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining detailed Systems engineering and test documentation of system and system-of-systems configurations, processes, and changes.
• Continuous Learning: staying updated with emerging technologies and continuously evolving skills to address the challenges of rapidly changing military systems and network enabled capabilities.

• Engineering, Systems Science & Engineering or Computer Science degree or applicable discipline.
• Three (3+) years of experience in systems engineering, integration, test and verification
• Certified Scrum-Master, or equivalent experience that could lead to certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think independently, and overcome technical challenges.
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills required. Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Candidates must meet the requirements of export control and security regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and be able to obtain a Government of Canada Level 2 (Secret) Security Clearance.

• Systems Engineering Principles: understanding and applying core systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, systems design, integration, verification and validation.
• Technical Proficiency: proficiency in relevant technologies and tools, such as operating systems, networking, software development environments.
• Experience with requirement management tools (e.g. DOORS, Enterprise Architect, JIRA/Confluence, etc.,)
• Project Management: Coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables, and managing risks throughout the project.
• Detailed knowledge of the Agile Methodology, including but not limited to; SAFe, facilitating scrum events, supporting the Product Owner and promoting Agile practices.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
• Experience working in cross-functional roles.
• Experience with Verification and Validation activities
• Experience in end-user deployment of engineering solutions
• Some supervisory experience.
• Knowledge or experience with military Aerospace, Naval or Land platforms including their Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our organizations IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance of systems while supporting business-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain servers, storage, networks, and other IT systems.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize reliability and efficiency.

• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems.

• Collaborate with IT, development, and security teams to implement infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and optimizations.

• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and workflows.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance, scalability, and security.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of server administration (Windows/Linux), networking, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.

• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).

• Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Professional growth and skill development opportunities.

• Health insurance and other employee benefits.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.