Senior Linux Administrator

Location: Remote Canada

Reports to:  Linux Team Lead

The Role: 

This role will participate in the ongoing development/deployment and support of multiple data centers and hybrid cloud environments. As a Linux application-centric, automation/DevOps subject matter expert the position encompasses responsibilities for configuring, automating and testing the technology components of system solutions and includes the preparation of technical documentation. This role is a member of a collaborative team of developers/technical experts specializing in the delivery of services to J.D. Power's customers.

Responsibilities:

• Installing and maintain J.D. Power custom solution software
• Operational triage, problem identification, handling requests/incidents queue
• Scripting, automating tasks, OS patching, migrations and security
• Monitoring, service management, system optimization
• Support Highly available and resilient system providing proactive Disaster Recovery
• Participate in on call rotation

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Solid understanding of Linux-based operating systems (CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Ability to install, upgrade and patch operating systems
• Experience with Web servers (Apache, Tomcat, HTTP, SSL…)
• Experience with highly available web services in load balanced configurations

Strongly Recommended:

• Containers technologies (Docker, Kubernetes…)
• Experience with public cloud providers (Azure, AWS…)
• Configuration management, Infrastructure as code (Ansible, GIT, Terraform…)
• Experience with auto scale technologies (Kubernetes, Elastic Beanstalk…)
• Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Shell…)

Nice to Have:

• Ability to collaborate with developers and other technical experts in a fast-paced environment
• Academic training (Degree/Diploma in a relevant field) and ongoing education/learning, technical development
• One or more certifications relevant to Linux, cloud technologies, security
• Mentoring others, taking initiative, provides technical leadership
• Experience integrating Linux/Windows environments (CIFS, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP…)
• Experience with host security (credentials, file permissions, ACLs, use of security tools…)
• Demonstrated performance management and application/OS tuning
• Focused troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting TCP/IP network connectivity problems and host-based firewalls
• Ability to create procedural and process documentation

The Career Opportunity: 

Engage in the process of transitioning from a monolithic software stack to an automated dev/ops environment.

The Team / The Business: 

You would be joining a tight knit team of Linux professionals dedicated to supporting one another, supporting the business, and growing technically.

Our Hiring Manager says:

I am looking for a Senior Linux team member who is passionate about automation, friendly and outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.  I am looking for someone able to confidently execute and demonstrate poise and agility overcoming obstacles. 

J.D. Power

is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies. 

Company Mission 

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.  

Our Values 

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.  

Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only ‘favorite’ we have is the truth.  

Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact.  

Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one team and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts. At J.D. Power, these values are more than words. We bring these values to life throughout our organization through our employee event series — J.D. Power Values Days. Each quarter, we celebrate one of our core values and hold an annual event to celebrate our combined values at the end of the year. 

We are dedicated to leveraging comprehensive and equitable practices which contribute to the overall success of the company and its employees. We invite you to learn more about our DE&I efforts.  

J.D. Power is an equal opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation.  If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please specify. 

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

APPLY