Tekvaly is urgently looking to hire an experienced Linux Engineer (remote) for a client in Montréal.

Tekvaly is a diversified global software development and IT consulting company that gives both offshore and onshore technical solutions to business enterprises. Our mission is to enable superior returns on clients’ technology investments through best-in-class industry solutions, domain expertise and global scale. We feel deeply connected to our customers, and therefore our success isn’t just a matter of our bottom line, but a reflection of how our customers flourish, and how their communities thrive. We strive to understand our customers’ individual needs so that we can develop products and services that enhance their livelihoods. Our customers are our partners, and when we rise, we rise together.

The purpose of this job is to fulfill the Unix/Linux Engineer position.

This is a hands-on Linux/Solaris position where the individual will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of Unix/Linux solutions. In addition, this engineer will be primarily responsible for vulnerability remediation and providing 2nd and 3rd level support for all Server issues or outages. Ensures the smooth operation of the infrastructure to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Maintains close vendor relationships to support current technology solutions and provide roadmap strategies for all Unix systems.

The candidate also must be flexible to work in 24*7 environments.

Responsibilities:

• Vulnerability remediation.
• Install & Configure Linux/Solaris System.
• Develop & maintain configuration management solutions.
• Perform System Maintenance including patching scheduling & tracking the same; monitor system performance; maintain system security; create system backups.
• Asset Inventory maintaining; should be aware of Tenable Scan remediation.
• Provide Architecture Design, Develop and Implementation for all Linux/Unix (including monitoring & reporting tools) and maintaining the same.
• Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools and products.
• Perform other Linux/Unix tasks as assigned.
• Track and manage licenses status for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of all devices.
• Working knowledge of SimpliVity.
• Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) or service request as per the agreed SLA.
• Follow the required policies and procedures for the incident, problem and change management.
• Workload management; Monitoring Management.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Graduate or postgraduate in any stream with course in Computers or IT stream.
• Minimum of three plus (3+) years of relevant experience in Linux & Solaris experience.
• Added advantage if experience in Storage.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and Troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Hands-on Experience with Linux/Solaris Servers & Linux Servers in virtualized Environments.
• Familiar with HPE & Oracle (SPARC) Hardware (Servers).
• Familiar with fundamentals of Linux/Solaris Scripts.
• ITIL knowledge about incidents, change & requests.
• Proficient with network tools like iptables, LINUX IPVS, Solaris IPMP.
• Knowledge of Virtualization like HP SimpliVity.
• Red Hat Satellite Knowledge for patching & other tasks.
• Knowledge about Centrify to add the users & other tasks; should be aware about CyberArk Tool; HP OBM.
• Knowledge to monitor the servers; RSA SOC tool knowledge.
• Knowledge for SAN Storage, SAN Switches & NAS Storage would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with METIS which is a tool to track requests & changes & CMDB (inventory).
• Should be involved in P1/P2 critical incidents and mentoring the team.

Preferred/Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Physical and Virtual servers.
• Strong analytics skills .
• Prior financial services or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of server & storage infrastructure and how they are used to maintain a strong security posture.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• RHEL
• Linux
• Unix

Be a Part of Our Team:

With a highly skilled and experienced technical workforce, we pride ourselves as a premier IT Company serving clients in diversified business verticals. We understand our customers and nurture passion when it comes to delivering end-to-end solutions. We believe in utilizing technology to make things simple and easy to us.
We recognize that results are not tied to the number of hours put in to achieve them. There’s no reward for long hours with poor results and there’s no penalty for going home on time when you’re producing excellent work. We understand, to be great, most of us have to put in considerable effort, but hard work and long hours are not how we measure or talk about your contribution.

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We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices. Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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