Job Description

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External Title:

Sr. Linux Systems Administrator

Location:

London, Ontario, Canada

The Role:

The Sr. Linux Systems Administrator will participate in the ongoing development/deployment and support of multiple data centers and hybrid cloud environments. As a Linux application-centric, automation/DevOps subject matter expert the position encompasses responsibilities for configuring, automating, and testing the technology components of system solutions and includes the preparation of technical documentation. This role is a member of a collaborative team of developers/technical experts specializing in the delivery of services to Autodata's customers.

Responsibilities:

Installing and maintain Autodata custom solution software Operational triage, problem identification, handling requests/incidents queue Scripting, automating tasks, OS patching, migrations, and security Monitoring, service management, system optimization Support Highly available and resilient system providing proactive Disaster Recovery Participate in on-call rotation

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant work experience with Linux is required Solid understanding of Linux-based operating systems (CentOS, Ubuntu) is required Ability to install, upgrade and patch operating systems is required Experience with Web servers (Apache, Tomcat, HTTP, SSL...) is required Experience with highly available web services in load balanced configurations is required Containers technologies (Docker, Kubernetes...) Experience with public cloud providers (Azure, AWS...) Configuration management, Infrastructure as code (Ansible, GIT, Terraform...) Experience with auto scale technologies (Kubernetes, Elastic Beanstalk...) Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Shell...) Ability to collaborate with developers and other technical experts in a fast-paced environment Mentoring others, taking initiative, provides technical leadership Experience integrating Linux/Windows environments (CIFS, Samba, Kerberos, LDAP...) Experience with host security (credentials, file permissions, ACLs, use of security tools...) Demonstrated performance management and application/OS tuning Focused troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience troubleshooting TCP/IP network connectivity problems and host-based firewalls Ability to create procedural and process documentation Academic training (Degree/Diploma in a relevant field) and ongoing education/learning, technical development One or more certifications relevant to Linux, cloud technologies, security Strong communication skills

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

Our Values

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.


J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.


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