Site Reliability Engineer – Linux Administration

Hyve Solutions

. Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual Linux servers running RHEL, Ubuntu, Rocky, or CentOS .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of RHEL, Ubuntu, and Rocky systems. Proficient in system monitoring, backup routines, and implementing security best practices.

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Linux Server AdministrationSystem Monitoring with Prometheus/ZabbixShell Scripting and AutomationStorage Management with LVM and RAIDSecurity Best Practices Implementation

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Hard Skills

Linux OS FundamentalsSystemdPackage ManagementBackup and RestoreNetworkingFilesystems ManagementSSHDNSDHCPVirtualization with VMware

Soft Skills

Incident ResponseRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusZabbixDockerGitAnsible

Certifications & Qualifications

Red Hat RHCSACompTIA Linux+LPIC-1

Industry Keywords

CIS BaselinesSTIGSELinuxAppArmorNFSSMBISCSIFCCron ServicesPAM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSDockerLinuxNFSPrometheusPythonShell ScriptingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual Linux servers running RHEL, Ubuntu, Rocky, or CentOS
Manage SSH, DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP/SSSD, postfix, NFS/SMB, systemd, and cron services
Apply patches and kernel updates; maintain yum/dnf/apt package repositories
Monitor system health and performance using Linux utilities or Prometheus/Zabbix
Implement backup and restore routines and test recoveries
Manage LVM, mdadm RAID, multipath, iSCSI/FC, and ext4/xfs/btrfs filesystems
Harden hosts using CIS/STIG baselines, firewall rules, SELinux, and AppArmor
Write basic Shell automation/scripts, with optional Python and Ansible playbooks
Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document runbooks and SOPs
Support users and development teams with environments, permissions, and troubleshooting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of Linux OS fundamentals
Experience with systemd, networking, storage, and filesystems
Package management and log analysis using journalctl and syslog
Storage and filesystem management; backup fundamentals
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Nagios
Basic virtualization with VMware, KVM, or Nutanix and/or container basics with Docker
Basic Shell scripting skills; version control with Git
Understanding of security best practices including SSH keys, PAM, and auditd
Ability to follow procedures and work under supervision
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience
3–5 years administering Linux (Rocky/RHEL/Ubuntu) in production
Certifications such as Red Hat RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-1 are nice-to-have