MONTREAL [HYBRID] - Linux Systems Administrator

Job summary

Maintain a secure and stable Linux IT system through Level 3 technical support and system engineering. Develop automated processes, manage privilege data collection, and handle OS patching and lifecycle management.

Job details

WHO WE ARE: As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca. We are looking for a Linux System Administrator to work with one of our clients, an international bank based in Montreal. CONTEXT AND ROLE OBJECTIVES: As part of the Linux System Administration team, you will join a Level 3 support team specializing in technical expertise. Collaborating with the Product Owner and Scrum Master, your role will involve maintaining a secure, efficient, and stable Linux IT system. You'll also manage the lifecycle of standards and procedures alongside your team. KEY RESPONSABILITIES: Linux System Engineering -Improve tools and processes for managing RedHat servers. -Collaborate with development teams to define technical architectures while respecting standards and security requirements. -Manage incidents, problems, and updates for systems maintained by the team. Automation -Develop automated processes and support storage and backup entities. -Gather functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications. -Develop APIs using Python. Privilege Management -Implementation of a solution for collecting data from local accounts on Linux and Windows machines, aligned with the objectives outlined above. -Continuous improvement of the data collection infrastructure, focusing on architecture, security, functional catalog expansion, geographical scope extension, and comprehensive documentation. -Investigation and resolution of issues related to the collection of local account data, ensuring system reliability and performance. -Expertise in Linux Red Hat Enterprise, Bash scripting, Python, PostgreSQL, and FastAPI is essential. -Familiarity with SCCM and PowerShell is a plus. Lifecycle Management -Regularly patch and update OS templates for virtualized or physical environments. -Maintain and evolve operational and security conditions for Linux systems. -Monitor obsolescence and ensure up-to-date documentation. Incident Analysis and Resolution -Support frontline analysis to resolve production incidents. -Participate in scheduled on-call rotations or project-specific interventions. ENVIRONMENT: -Internal private cloud and non-cloud offerings. -Technologies: Linux Red Hat, scripting (Shell, Python, Packer), Jenkins Pipelines, Red Hat Satellite. -Linux Server Administration: Red Hat -Automation Tools: Puppet, Python, Ansible, Red Hat IDM -Storage: SAN -Other: API development, scripting PROFILE: Required Skills and Qualifications: -Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience. -Strong communication skills. -In-depth knowledge of Linux system administration and scripting automation. -Expertise in distributed software architectures and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. -Development skills in Shell, Python, Git, and PostgreSQL. -Experience with FastAPI. Nice to Have: -Leadership experience. -Prior experience in a Linux expert role. -Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Other: -Candidates must be located in Montreal or willing to relocate -French is a plus -Hybrid setup with 4 days on-site per week

What you’ll do

Maintain a secure and stable Linux IT system through Level 3 technical support and system engineering. Develop automated processes, manage privilege data collection, and handle OS patching and lifecycle management.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and scripting automation. Proficiency in Python, Shell, and PostgreSQL is essential, with FastAPI experience required.

Listed skills

• PostgreSQL · Preferred
• Git · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Linux Red Hat Enterprise
• Bash Scripting
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• FastAPI
• Puppet
• Ansible
• Jenkins Pipelines
• Red Hat Satellite
• Git
• Shell Scripting
• Red Hat IDM
• SAN Storage
• System Engineering
• API Development
• Agile Methodologies

Job areas

• Technology
• Consulting
• Software
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting