Systems Administrator

Cogeco Connexion

. Administer the company’s IT Linux servers and virtualization hosts across physical and cloud locations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,600 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in administering Linux server ecosystems, including Red Hat and Ubuntu, while ensuring optimal performance through capacity planning and system optimization. Skilled in implementing security standards, disaster recovery plans, and providing support to operations and application development teams.

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Linux Server AdministrationCloud Infrastructure ExperienceServer Monitoring SystemsDisaster Recovery PlanningIncident Management

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Hard Skills

Linux Server AdministrationVirtualization ManagementCapacity PlanningSystem OptimizationOS HardeningBackup SolutionsTroubleshootingAutomation ScriptingHigh Availability ClusteringProcess Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCustomer OrientationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Red HatUbuntuSolarwindsPrometheusGrafanaVMwareProxmoxVeeamRubrikActive Directory

Industry Keywords

IT Infrastructure OperationsDisaster RecoveryIncident ManagementCloud ServicesServer Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaLinuxPrometheusVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the company’s IT Linux servers and virtualization hosts across physical and cloud locations
Install, administer, and troubleshoot Red Hat and Ubuntu-based servers
Maintain and troubleshoot storage infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and backup software
Maintain server infrastructure monitoring platforms
Build and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, operations, and system optimization
Perform capacity planning, server tuning, and optimization to maximize uptime according to SLAs
Apply security standards and maintain patching levels and configurations
Maintain and adhere to the disaster recovery plan for corporate Linux infrastructure
Implement and monitor daily backup and recovery operations
Monitor and respond to hardware and software alarms
Provide system and application support to Operations and Application Development teams
Support incident, change, and problem management processes
Deliver service to internal and external stakeholders
Fulfill additional duties and project tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education, relevant professional training, and hands-on experience
5+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Operations
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Systems Administration position
Experience with public clouds (GCP, Azure, AWS, OCI)
Advanced proficiency installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux server ecosystems
Experience with Windows Server, Windows Features & Functions, Active Directory & LDAP, DNS & DHCP
Advanced proficiency with server and network monitoring systems such as Solarwinds, Prometheus, and Grafana
Experience with VMware, Proxmox, and enterprise storage/backup solutions including Veeam, Rubrik, Acronis, NetApp, Isilon, and Data Domain
Background in OS hardening, auditing, High Availability cluster configuration, and Disaster Recovery exercises
Experience in incident management, monitoring/telemetry tooling, process documentation, and handling unplanned outages
Must be available for 24x7 rotational on-call duties
Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and customer/business orientation
Excellent written and spoken English
Must lift and carry server equipment and boxes up to 20 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health and well-being support
Accommodations during the application or recruitment process