Senior Linux Systems Specialist – Tier 3

Culture Core Group

. Collaborate with the growing team and serve the customer base .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and networking, with strong skills in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Proficient in debugging, scripting, and container orchestration, while maintaining excellent customer relationships and handling technical client requests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Knowledge Of Linux-Based Operating SystemsExperience With AWS, Azure, Google CloudContainer Orchestration Systems ExperienceGood Scripting Skills With Bash And Python5+ Years Of Relevant Experience

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Hard Skills

Low-Level Debugging Of Unix-Based Operating SystemsExperience With RHEL And Debian-Based Linux DistributionsDebugging Container-Based WorkloadsLinux-Based Hypervisors ExperienceLinux Database Performance TuningSQLHigh-Level Networking SkillsDynamic Routing ProtocolsSoftware Development ExperienceTechnical Diploma (CIS Or CS)

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingStrong Communication SkillsCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesDocker SwarmLXC/DKVMXen/XCP-ngProxmoxConnectWise

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationKubernetes CertificationRHEL Certification

Industry Keywords

Client System PatchingHealth ChecksStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Infrastructure Improvement RoadmapsAfter-Hours Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerKubernetesLinuxPythonSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the growing team and serve the customer base
Solve technical problems creatively with clients’ businesses in mind
Communicate with and handle client requests
Handle client system alerts
Conduct client system patching and health checks
Perform deployments according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Onboard new clients and create infrastructure improvement roadmaps
Track time for all hours worked
Maintain strong customer relationships
Participate in some after-hours work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
Advanced knowledge of networking
Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean
Low-level debugging of Unix-based operating systems and IP-based networking
Experience with RHEL and Debian-based Linux distributions
Experience debugging container-based workloads and runtime tooling such as LXC/D, Docker, and Podman
Experience with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes and Docker Swarm
Experience with Linux-based hypervisors and related tooling such as KVM, Xen/XCP-ng, and Proxmox
Good scripting skills with Bash and Python
5+ years of experience performing the listed work
Willingness to work some after-hours
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
2-year technical diploma (CIS or CS) or greater listed as an additional qualification
Experience with Linux consulting or contracting is an advantage
Experience with ticketing systems such as ConnectWise is an advantage
Experience with Linux database performance tuning, debugging, clustering, and SQL is an advantage
High-level networking skills including campus/enterprise networking, VLANs, VPNs, managed switches, overlay networks, and dynamic routing protocols are an advantage
Software development experience is an advantage
Certifications on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, or RHEL platforms are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule (fully remote)
Paid dedicated server to tinker and play with
Autonomy
Culture encouraging personal and professional development
Opportunities to work with world-class talent
Dedicated mentors
Career growth and learning opportunities