As one of the largest professional services firms in Atlantic Canada, Mariner has a team of 350+ management and technology consultants working with our public and private sector clients throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond. Our team delivers specific strengths in the areas of digital transformation, digital health, organizational change management, and in key technical areas including cybersecurity, Cloud, IT infrastructure, BI & Analytics. 

We are seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and maintenance of Linux systems. You will work with various Linux distributions, including RHEL and Ubuntu, ensuring the smooth operation and security of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Linux systems.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems, including RHEL and Ubuntu.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure optimal system performance.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect the Linux infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and optimize client’s applications and services.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including installation procedures, configuration details, and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Linux technologies and security practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Linux Administrator.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux system administration.
• Capable of independently ensuring the security and hardening of Linux systems
• Proficiency in administering RHEL and Ubuntu distributions is essential.
• Experience with Linux scripting (e.g., Shell, Bash) for automation and system management.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional information

Why Mariner Partners?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work – our team is located in major cities all across Canada, throughout the US and internationally. We are proud to be headquartered here, and are passionate about growing a strong technology sector here in Atlantic Canada and beyond. We offer competitive compensation; benefits packages and training and development.

We recognize that empowered employees are more innovative, more efficient, deliver better customer service and can flat out-perform conventional organizations. Our people have built products for national deployments at the world’s largest TV and Internet companies and leading real estate, financial and government organizations. 

We are looking for passionate IT professionals who are curious about data, who love solving problems for customers and who want to grow their careers.

Join our growing team!