Senior Systems Administrator

Echelon Insurance; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Vaughan is looking for a skilled System Administrator to install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of virtualization platforms, and expertise in OpenShift. Join this dynamic team and contribute to supporting critical systems while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

Holistic wellness program

Continuous learning and education reimbursement

Travel incentives and product discounts

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7 years equivalent work experience in System Administration.
• Minimum 3 years as a senior network technician.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex OS-level issues.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize OpenShift clusters.

Skills

Red Hat Linux administration

Scripting and automation skills

OpenShift or similar container orchestration

Virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)

Enterprise storage and backup technologies

Education

Relevant certifications (RHCE, OpenShift, VMware, Azure)

Job description

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As Canada's largest automobile association, we are passionate about keeping our Members safe - whether they are on the road, at home, or travelling abroad. Meeting the diverse needs of our 2.5M+ Members requires high performing, forward thinking, and innovative people who work collaboratively to keep propelling our business forward.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!

• At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:
• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

What You Will Do

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex OS-level issues
• Deploy, manage, and optimize OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Ansible) for system tasks
• Administer virtualization environments (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Design and implement enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS)
• Manage backup and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure Red Hat OpenShift clusters for enterprise workloads
• Provision, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMs in Azure
• Manage resource groups, networking, and storage associated with Linux-based workloads
• Implement security best practices and hardening procedures
• Maintain tidy and organized datacenters, computer rooms, and retail racks, ensuring all equipment and cabling meet established standards
• Ensure all hardware and infrastructure within datacenter sites are built, installed, and maintained according to documented best practices
• Participate in a rotating support schedule, including after-hours and on-call coverage, to ensure the reliability and availability of critical systems
• Respond promptly to incidents, service requests, and system outages, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution
• Other duties as required

Who You Are

• 7 years equivalent work experience in the field of System Administration
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience working as a senior network technician with sound knowledge of general data center infrastructure hardware and systems
• Relevant certifications (RHCE, OpenShift, VMware, Azure, etc.) is an asset
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Linux administration
• Hands-on expertise with OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Strong background in enterprise storage and backup technologies
• Proficiency in virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)
• Strong scripting and automation skills

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.