Cloud Unix/Linux Specialist

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Company: VDart

Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8

Description:

Job Title :- Cloud and Unix/Linux Specialist

Job Location :- Calgary, Alberta

Job Description:

We're looking for a Senior Cloud and Unix/Linux Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Manager Notes:
  • This individual should possess not only deep technical proficiency in cloud and Linux systems, mainly RedHat Linux, but also the ability to quickly adapt and contribute effectively.
  • We're looking for someone with a vibrant and engaging personality who can invigorate the team, share ideas freely, and cultivate a constructive team atmosphere.
  • This individual should blend into our group smoothly, preserving our current chemistry while valuing the variety of perspectives present.
  • They need to excel at proposing fresh ideas, all while acknowledging and enhancing the strategies already in place.
  • The ideal candidate will resonate with the Unix Team's ethos at Suncor's Cloud Compute and Automation team, where teamwork, support, and cross-functional collaboration are paramount.
  • We need someone who is not just technically skilled but also socially intelligent, capable of navigating the interpersonal aspects of a close-knit group, contributing to both the technical solutions and the supportive, friendly work culture.
  • Your contribution to the team's knowledgebase will be a key factor in evaluating your performance within the team.
  • If you're someone who can juggle multiple hats-from cloud operations to automation, and even on-call support-while maintaining high spirits and camaraderie, we're eager to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Linux Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for RHEL, managing, maintaining, and optimizing our Linux infrastructure for performance, security, reliability and automation.
  • Unix expertise: adept at supporting our current Solaris infrastructure, troubleshooting any arising issues, and leading efforts to decommission these systems while migrating the applications to run on cloud platforms.
  • Security: Kernel tuning, system hardening, patch management, compliance management, vulnerability management
  • Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring solutions and tools, defining thresholds, metrics
  • Cloud Integration: Leverage your experience with AWS or Azure to architect, deploy, and manage cloud solutions that integrate seamlessly with our existing systems, ensuring configuration, efficiency.
  • Automation and Scripting: Use your proficiency in Bash, yaml, or other scripting languages to automate processes, reducing manual efforts and enhancing system consistency.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Lead by example, guide junior team members, contribute to team strategy, and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage in CCA's cross-functional initiatives, taking on tasks outside your immediate role to support team goals and contribute to broader company objectives.
  • Incident Management: Play a key role in resolving critical incidents, ensuring rapid response, and implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Regularly contribute to team meetings with ideas, feedback, and enhancements, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Documentation and Project management: extensive experience with Confluence and JIRA, focusing on creating, updating, and maintaining clear, comprehensive documentation and managing tasks and workflows, with a commitment to frequent updates to keep pace with changes in systems, processes, or project scope.

Qualifications:
  • Extensive Linux Experience: Expert level knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with a strong track record in system administration, performance tuning, security management and scripting and coding.
  • Cloud Certifications: Current AWS or Azure certifications or a firm commitment to obtain one. Preference will be given to candidates with existing certifications.
  • Automation Skills: Proven experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Ansible automation platform, Ansible tower or similar, including scripting and coding for custom solutions.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects or teams, with a history of mentoring others and driving technical initiatives.
  • Team Player: Must thrive in a collaborative environment, showing willingness to support and work across different teams within CCA.
  • Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to Suncor's culture, learn new systems, and contribute to strategic discussions.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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