Senior Linux System Administrator

Fortinet

  • Burnaby, BC
  • $81,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Fortinet is recruiting a Senior Linux System Administrator to join our FortiStack team based out of Burnaby, BC. This team is responsible for the management, operation and continued development of our Openstack-based private cloud platform. This position would represent a great fit for IT professionals with heavy experience in Linux Administration, Datacenter Virtualization, and supporting large-scale Production environments.Your responsibilities in this position will include the following:
  • Deployment and operation of an OpenStack-based private cloud, including measures for securing and protecting data in the cloud
  • Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu/Red Hat/CentOS)
  • Server, VM, application and network key performance metrics monitoring
  • Identify, document and track software defects found during testing
  • Develop, maintain, and execute tools and scripts to provide automation and self-service solutions
  • Focused on continuous improvement - always be looking for improvement, automation and optimization opportunities from the cloud
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems, both individually and as part of the broader team
  • Provide technical leadership, actively sharing knowledge across teams and peers
  • Provide on-call support as required
Job Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in production platform operation
  • Senior-Level Experience in Linux server administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Knowledge in server virtualization (KVM, VMware, etc.)
  • Knowledge in network administration and industry standard protocols
  • Knowledge in network, server and system monitoring (Zabbix, Nagios, etc.)
  • Knowledge of deployment automation
  • Knowledge in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Excellent ability to organize, multitask, work individually and in a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Educational Requirement:
  • A degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology, or related field.
Bonus
  • Knowledge in Openstack administration
  • Certification in RHCE
  • Certification in CCIE
  • Certification in Openstack
  • Certification in VMware VCP
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Ansible, etc.)
  • Knowledge in container management (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Knowledge in software defined storage and network (Ceph, OVN/openvswitch, NSX-T, etc.)
  • Experience in ISO27001
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $81,000 - $110,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.#GD#LI-KL1

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