Linux Desktop Engineer
The role involves engineering and administering enterprise Linux desktops, specifically Ubuntu, to support developer workstations and high-performance hardware. Responsibilities include managing software deployment, patching via BigFix, and ensuring endpoint security and connectivity.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Apply by Sep 19, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Job Role: Linux Desktop Engineer Location : Toronto, ON/Hybrid Position Type : Contract Role 6-12 months initially. Potential for Contract-to-Hire Ideal Candidate Rate: CAD 85-95/Hr (Depending on the experience) Must Have: Demonstrated enterprise Linux desktop engineering experience, with strong hands-on Ubuntu administration. Direct experience supporting Linux developer workstations and high-performance endpoint hardware. Hands-on experience with HCL BigFix administration, software packaging, automated deployment, and patch management. Experience deploying or supporting Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and ThreatLocker in managed endpoint environments. Strong Docker, containerization, virtualization, GPU, and developer-toolchain support experience. Automation and scripting experience using Bash and Python. Advanced networking knowledge, including troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, VPN, proxy, routing, firewall, and endpoint-connectivity issues. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting AI or machine-learning development environments and associated runtimes. Familiarity with Dell, HP, and Lenovo workstation platforms, with HP hardware familiarity, is considered an advantage. Experience supporting globally distributed engineering teams in a large enterprise environment. Exposure to DevOps platforms, CI/CD processes, and developer-productivity tooling. Note: AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.
What you’ll do
The role involves engineering and administering enterprise Linux desktops, specifically Ubuntu, to support developer workstations and high-performance hardware. Responsibilities include managing software deployment, patching via BigFix, and ensuring endpoint security and connectivity.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu, Docker, and automation scripting in Bash and Python. Proficiency in networking troubleshooting and experience with security tools like CrowdStrike and Zscaler is required.
Listed skills
- DockerPreferred
- PythonPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Ubuntu Administration
- HCL BigFix
- Software Packaging
- Zscaler
- CrowdStrike
- ThreatLocker
- Docker
- Containerization
- Virtualization
- GPU Support
- Bash
- Python
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- Firewall
Job areas
- Technology
- Software
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 19, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available