Job Description

Title: Intermediate Systems Administrator
Employment status: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Senior Developers
Location: Hybrid Company summary:
Psiphon Inc is an Internet censorship circumvention network that helps millions of people in freedom-restricted countries access uncensored Internet every day. Psiphon service strives to be the first recourse against censorship wherever and whenever it occurs. The company is located in downtown Toronto and we are a collaborative and flexible environment that values sharing ideas and creative solutions in a team setting. Role Summary:
You must have a strong interest in working in the Internet freedom industry and will contribute to providing a world class service to our users. You will work closely and collaborate with developers to manage the service infrastructure. You will work to improve and expand the service infrastructure as required. You will use appropriate tools to monitor for system deficiencies and failures and take appropriate action in a timely fashion. Key Duties:
\xe2\x97\x8f Linux system administration
\xe2\x97\x8f Apply kernel and security updates
\xe2\x97\x8f Monitor and tune server performance
\xe2\x97\x8f Provision, set up, maintain, and monitor cloud services
\xe2\x97\x8f Configure and maintain monitoring systems
\xe2\x97\x8f Ensure server uptime
\xe2\x97\x8f Respond to alerts and take appropriate action
\xe2\x97\x8f Troubleshoot, analyze, and isolate issues
\xe2\x97\x8f Work closely with DevOps to identify, mitigate, and resolve software issues
\xe2\x97\x8f Recognize deficiencies and implement effective solutions for continuous improvement Skills and Experience: \xe2\x97\x8f Proven experience as a Linux System Administrator
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience with cloud VPS services (AWS, Linode, Digital Ocean)
\xe2\x97\x8f Experience deploying and managing services exposed to the Internet
\xe2\x97\x8f Knowledge of network security, intrusion detection, and threat mitigation
\xe2\x97\x8f Familiarity with programming concepts and scripting languages is necessary (Git, Go, Perl, Python, Shell scripting)
\xe2\x97\x8f Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
\xe2\x97\x8f Written and verbal communication skills, documentation, and training Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• system administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON