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VBeyond Corporation

Linux System Administrator

Hybrid

Montreal, Canada

Freelance

18-09-2025

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Skills

Monitoring Configuration Management Change Management Architecture Linux Virtualization Analytics Unix/Linux

Job Specifications

The purpose of this job is to fulfill the Unix/Linux Engineer position.

This is a hands-on Linux/Solaris position where the individual will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of Unix/Linux solutions. In addition, this engineer will be primarily responsible for vulnerability remediation and providing 2nd and 3rd level support for all Server issues or outages. Ensures the smooth operation of the infrastructure to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Maintains close vendor relationships to support current technology solutions and provide roadmap strategies for all Unix systems.

The candidate also must be flexible to work in 24*7 environments.

Responsibilities

Vulnerability remediation
Install & Configure Linux/Solaris System
Develop & maintain configuration management solutions.
Perform System Maintenance including patching scheduling & tracking the same; monitor system performance; maintain system security; create system backups.
Asset Inventory maintaining; should be aware of Tenable Scan remediation.
Provide Architecture Design, Develop and Implementation for all Linux/Unix (including monitoring & reporting tools) and maintaining the same.
Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools and products.
Perform other Linux/Unix tasks as assigned.
Track and manage licenses status for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of all devices.
Working knowledge of SimpliVity
Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) or service request as per the agreed SLA.
Follow the required policies and procedures for the incident, problem, and change management.
Workload management; Monitoring Management
Provide guidance and support to team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Graduate or postgraduate in any stream with course in Computers or IT stream
Minimum of three plus (3+) years of relevant experience.in Linux & Solaris Experience.
Added advantage if experience in Storage.
Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and Troubleshooting

Required Skills:

Hands-on Experience with Linux/Solaris Servers & Linux Servers in virtualized Environments
Familiar with HPE & Oracle (SPARC) Hardware (Servers)
Familiar with fundamentals of Linux/Solaris Scripts
ITIL knowledge about incidents, change & requests.
Proficient with network tools like iptables, LINUX IPVS, Solaris IPMP
Knowledge of Virtualization like HP SimpliVity
Red Hat Satellite Knowledge for patching & other tasks
Knowledge about Centrify to add the users & other tasks; should be aware about CyberArk Tool; HP OBM Knowledge to monitor the servers; RSA SOC tool knowledge.
Knowledge for SAN Storage, SAN Switches & NAS Storage would be an added advantage.
Familiar with METIS which is a tool to track requests & changes & CMDB (inventory).
Should be involved in P1/P2 critical incidents and mentoring the team.

Preferred/Desired Skills:

Knowledge of Linux/Unix Physical and Virtual servers
Strong analytics skills
Prior financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
Strong working knowledge of server & storage infrastructure and how they are used to maintain a strong security posture.

About the Company

VBeyond is a Search and HR consulting firm- by the Professionals, for the Professionals and of the Professionals! VBeyond is engaged in pioneering offerings in the Human Capital and Professional Services space. VBeyond is headquartered in Hillsborough , NJ, USA, and through its network of offices globally, we cater to the Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America and Canada market. VBeyond is in the business of Executive Search, Digital Search, Permanent Hiring, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Contract Staffing,... Know more