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Nokia

Jr. NSP Technical Care Specialist

Kanata, ON · On-site

... engineers. You have: * Basic understanding of Linux systems, including: * Viewing and interpreting log files * Basic network, disk, and memory checks * Fundamental networking knowledge, including:

Solace Corporation

Software Developer (Junior)

Kanata, ON

CA$85K - CA$105K/yr

About the Role This position is for a Junior Software Developer to join our API & Applications team ... Experience with cross-platform build challenges (Windows, Linux, macOS) Why You'll Love Working at ...

Parallelz

Principal Graphics Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... Linux device driver programming. Nice-to-Haves * Experience building, fine-tuning, or evaluating ...

Parallelz

Principal Graphics Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

... as a junior pair you direct and verify, not a passenger. Requirements This is a technically ... Linux device driver programming. Nice-to-Haves * Experience building, fine-tuning, or evaluating ...

Finastra

Expert Observability Engineer

Mississauga, ON · Hybrid

... to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in real-time, leveraging deep knowledge of OS internals (Windows/Linux) and cloud infrastructure. Drive ...

Zafin

Lead Cloud Operations Engineer- Azure

Toronto, ON

CA$110K - CA$135K/yr

Mentor and guide junior engineers on technical tasks, code reviews, and cloud architecture ... Proficiency in Linux administration and troubleshooting * Automation scripting (Python, Bash/Shell ...

Nokia

Jr. Embedded Software Developer

Kanata, ON

These include embedded platform OS/driver development (64-bit SMP), Linux technologies (Yocto, KVM, QEMU, libvirt, Python3), data path engineering (proprietary network processors, third-party and ...

Nokia

Jr. Embedded Software Developer

Kanata, ON · On-site

These include embedded platform OS/driver development (64-bit SMP), Linux technologies (Yocto, KVM, QEMU, libvirt, Python3), data path engineering (proprietary network processors, third-party and ...

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What is a junior Linux engineer?

A Junior Linux Engineer is an entry-level IT professional responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems. Their tasks often include system monitoring, troubleshooting, applying updates, and assisting with configurations. They work under senior engineers to ensure system security, performance, and reliability. Knowledge of command-line tools, scripting, and basic networking is essential. This role is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in Linux system administration.

What are the typical responsibilities and daily tasks of a junior Linux engineer?

As a Junior Linux Engineer, your daily tasks often include monitoring system performance, assisting with user account management, applying updates and patches, and troubleshooting basic hardware or software issues. You'll likely support more senior engineers with larger projects such as server deployments or migrations and may handle help desk tickets related to Linux systems. Collaboration with network administrators, developers, and other IT staff is common, especially when resolving cross-platform issues. This role provides an excellent opportunity to deepen your Linux skills while contributing directly to the stability and functionality of your organization's IT infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior Linux engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Linux Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, basic scripting, troubleshooting, and computer networking, often demonstrated through a relevant degree or hands-on experience. Familiarity with tools like Bash, Git, monitoring utilities, and potentially certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1 is valuable. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you excel in team environments and when assisting end-users. These skills collectively enable successful system support, reliable uptime, and efficient collaboration essential for technology-driven organizations.

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Implementation Specialist - Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer

PureLogic IT Solutions

Kanata, ON • On-site

CA$100K - CA$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

About PureLogic IT


PureLogic IT provides innovative IT solutions for the Federal Government and private sector organizations. We enable outcomes as a secure and trusted technology service provider across current and emerging technologies. With expertise across all areas of IT including cloud technology, software solutions, and infrastructure, as well as professional services - it’s what we do and how we do it that makes us different. We are a Canadian, women-owned, equal opportunity employer with a family culture and passion for giving back. Strong. Secure. Engage. Together. This is our Mission.


Title: Implementation Specialist - Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer

Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Based at: 1145 Innovation Drive, Kanata, ON, with potential for weekly travel to customer sites.
This is a new and exciting opening at PureLogic!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Implementation Specialist – Senior Linux and Cloud Engineer to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade Linux systems and cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You will play a key role in driving automation, performance, security, and scalability across hybrid infrastructures.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and technical execution of client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with client requirements.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor by communicating project progress, risks, and architectural recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members by providing technical leadership, code and design reviews, and opportunities for skills development.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Build and manage highly available, secure, and scalable cloud architectures.
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes environments and supporting software.
  • Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
  • Monitor systems performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and security teams to deliver infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and patch management strategies.
  • Ensure systems comply with organizational security and compliance standards.
  • Document infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
  • 3+ years of experience managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Strong experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Dynatrace, Morpheus, Prometheus, etc.). is a plus.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.


Beneficial Qualifications

  • Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate).
  • Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKS.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
  • Exposure to security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc).
  • Experience in air-gapped environments.


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Professional development and certification reimbursement
  • A collaborative team environment working with cutting-edge tech

Our Commitment to You

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team. We are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and/or disability status. If you’re driven, hard-working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.