Infrastructure Production Support Engineer – Unix/Linux, Windows, Mainframe
About the role
Role: Production Support Analyst
Toronto – 4 Days WFO
Job Description: Production Support Analyst
Overview We are seeking a Production Support Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will provide critical technical support for production environments, ensuring system stability, operational excellence, and compliance with organizational standards. This role requires strong technical expertise across multiple platforms and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of service quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain production systems across Unix/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, and containerized environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real time, minimizing system downtime.
- Support and manage Stonebranch workflow automation and OpenShift containerized applications.
- Execute and maintain SQL queries and perform database operations.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python.
- Respond to and resolve compliance and IT risk-related incidents.
- Document production issues, resolutions, and maintain knowledge base articles.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to optimize system performance.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide production support.
Required Skills & Experience
Operating Systems
- Strong experience with Unix/Linux Administration, including system management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Experience in Windows Server administration and support.
Workflow & Container Platforms
- Hands-on expertise with Stonebranch workflow orchestration.
- Experience deploying and managing applications on OpenShift.
Mainframe
- Knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and mainframe operations.
Database
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, troubleshooting, and database management.
Scripting & Automation
- Experience developing automation solutions using Shell Scripting and Python.
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Compliance & Risk
- Understanding of IT risk management frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Experience handling compliance and audit-related production support activities.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills.
- Customer-focused approach to production support.
- High attention to detail.
- Proactive mindset toward compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Production/Application Support (preferred).
- Relevant certifications in Unix/Linux, Windows, Cloud Platforms, or related technologies are desirable.
- Experience supporting applications in Banking, Financial Services, or other regulated industries is an added advantage.
Essential Technical Skills
- Unix/Linux Administration
- Windows Server Administration
- Stonebranch
- OpenShift
- Mainframe (JCL)
- SQL
- Shell Scripting
- Python
- Production Support
- IT Risk & Compliance
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About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!
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Infrastructure Production Support Engineer – Unix/Linux, Windows, Mainframe
About the role
Role: Production Support Analyst
Toronto – 4 Days WFO
Job Description: Production Support Analyst
Overview We are seeking a Production Support Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will provide critical technical support for production environments, ensuring system stability, operational excellence, and compliance with organizational standards. This role requires strong technical expertise across multiple platforms and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of service quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain production systems across Unix/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, and containerized environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real time, minimizing system downtime.
- Support and manage Stonebranch workflow automation and OpenShift containerized applications.
- Execute and maintain SQL queries and perform database operations.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python.
- Respond to and resolve compliance and IT risk-related incidents.
- Document production issues, resolutions, and maintain knowledge base articles.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to optimize system performance.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide production support.
Required Skills & Experience
Operating Systems
- Strong experience with Unix/Linux Administration, including system management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Experience in Windows Server administration and support.
Workflow & Container Platforms
- Hands-on expertise with Stonebranch workflow orchestration.
- Experience deploying and managing applications on OpenShift.
Mainframe
- Knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and mainframe operations.
Database
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, troubleshooting, and database management.
Scripting & Automation
- Experience developing automation solutions using Shell Scripting and Python.
Communication & Collaboration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Compliance & Risk
- Understanding of IT risk management frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Experience handling compliance and audit-related production support activities.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills.
- Customer-focused approach to production support.
- High attention to detail.
- Proactive mindset toward compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Production/Application Support (preferred).
- Relevant certifications in Unix/Linux, Windows, Cloud Platforms, or related technologies are desirable.
- Experience supporting applications in Banking, Financial Services, or other regulated industries is an added advantage.
Essential Technical Skills
- Unix/Linux Administration
- Windows Server Administration
- Stonebranch
- OpenShift
- Mainframe (JCL)
- SQL
- Shell Scripting
- Python
- Production Support
- IT Risk & Compliance
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About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!