Systems Administrator – Dev Ops

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

. Develop and program network applications .

Posted 10/23/2026contractToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,344 - CA$121,932 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and programming network applications, administering Linux-based systems, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in automation and configuration management, with strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities to support and enhance operational systems.

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Linux System AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationConfiguration Management ToolsScripting and AutomationNetwork Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

Network Application DevelopmentLinux-Based Systems AdministrationConfiguration ManagementCI/CD AutomationScripting with PythonWeb Server AdministrationContainerization TechnologiesMonitoring and TroubleshootingDatabase FamiliarityNetworking Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleJenkinsDockerKubernetesApacheNginxGitLab CIGitHub ActionsPostgreSQLMySQL

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ServicesOperational SystemsContinuous DevelopmentSecure Systems AdministrationInclusivity and Diversity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheChefDNSDockerFirewallsHAProxyJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMySQLNGINXOpen SourceOpenStackPostgresPuppetPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and program network applications
Customize open source web applications
Analyze and install networking equipment, Linux-based servers, and infrastructure services
Configure system applications according to needs
Troubleshoot complex computer system problems
Create complex and technical documentation and user support guides
Maintain and improve Scholaris infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational systems
Support application deployments, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing system maintenance
Improve automation and streamline operational processes
Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of Scholaris
Collaborate with developers, Systems team members, and other colleagues
Help ensure Scholaris remains secure, reliable, and sustainable for the Canadian research community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years' related experience
Experience administering and maintaining Linux-based systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or equivalent)
Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or equivalent)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages
Experience administering web servers and reverse proxies (e.g., Apache, Nginx, HAProxy, or equivalent)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent)
Familiarity with on-premises virtualization and infrastructure platforms (e.g., KVM, OpenStack, or equivalent)
Experience with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools used to support production services
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, firewalls, and load balancing
Understanding of secure systems administration practices, including patch management, access control, backup, and recovery
Familiarity with databases and backend services (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MarkLogic, or equivalent) is an asset
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical colleagues
Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity, diversity, anti-racism, equity and accessibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual step progression in pay scale
Accessibility accommodations during the application and hiring process
Equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility-focused workplace