Linux Administrator - Senior

Position Title:  Linux Administrator - Senior

Location: Canada Remote 

Reports to:  Linux Team Lead

The Role: 

This role will participate in the ongoing development/deployment and support of multiple data centers and hybrid cloud environments. As a Linux application-centric, automation/DevOps subject matter expert the position encompasses responsibilities for configuring, automating and testing the technology components of system solutions and includes the preparation of technical documentation. This role is a member of a collaborative team of developers/technical experts specializing in the delivery of services to J.D. Power’s customers.

Responsibilities:

• Installing and maintain J.D. Power custom solution software
• Operational triage, problem identification, handling requests/incidents queue
• Scripting, automating tasks, OS patching, migrations and security
• Monitoring, service management, system optimization
• Support Highly available and resilient system providing proactive Disaster Recovery
• Maintain a high standard of documentation and perform knowledge transfers to other team members in order to ensure coverage and support for critical environments
• Participate in on call rotation

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Solid understanding of Linux-based operating systems (CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Ability to install, upgrade and patch operating systems
• Experience with Web servers (Apache, Tomcat, HTTP, SSL…)
• Experience with highly available web services in load balanced configurations

Strongly Recommended:

• Containers technologies (Docker, Kubernetes…)
• Experience with public cloud providers (Azure, AWS…)
• Configuration management, Infrastructure as code (Ansible, GIT, Terraform…)
• Experience with auto scale technologies (Kubernetes, Elastic Beanstalk…)
• Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Shell…)

Nice to Have:

• Ability to collaborate with developers and other technical experts in a fast-paced environment
• Academic training (Degree/Diploma in a relevant field) and ongoing education/learning, technical development
• One or more certifications relevant to Linux, cloud technologies, security
• Mentoring others, taking initiative, provides technical leadership
• Experience integrating Linux/Windows environments (CIFS, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP…)
• Experience with host security (credentials, file permissions, ACLs, use of security tools…)
• Demonstrated performance management and application/OS tuning
• Focused troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting TCP/IP network connectivity problems and host-based firewalls
• Ability to create procedural and process documentation

The Career Opportunity: 

Engage in the process of transitioning from a monolithic software stack to an automated dev/ops environment.

The Team / The Business: 

You would be joining a tight knit team of Linux professionals dedicated to supporting one another, supporting the business, and growing technically.

Our Hiring Manager says:

I am looking for a Senior Linux team member who is passionate about automation, friendly and outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.  I am looking for someone able to confidently execute and demonstrate poise and agility overcoming obstacles. 

Our Values  

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.  

Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only ‘favorite’ we have is the truth.  

Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact.  

Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one team and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts. At J.D. Power, these values are more than words. 

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. 

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