Server Generalist - Linux - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!Are you passionate about IT infrastructure and excited about working on interesting projectsWe are looking for an impactful and dedicated Server Generalist - Linux to support the Managed IT Services enterprise team and have a direct impact on our growth strategy through the delivery of an exceptional client experience.A Day in the Life:

• Support in building, configuring, and administering Linux Red Hat Enterprise, as well as physical and virtual servers in a SAN and NAS environment
• Provide technical support to customers by handling systems-related issues through on-call telephone, virtual or on-site as needed
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and upgrades of existing systems using solutions in accordance with standard operating procedures within and outside of standard business hours
• Assist in supporting the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Implement and document processes and procedures to ensure compliance with standard business practices
• Assist in the implementation of operational run books and project documentation
• Plan changes and operational improvements based on client needs
• Identify solutions and act as the key technical consultant or coordinate the involvement of other Long View resources to propose new technical requirements, projects, and strategies
• Participate in designing backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Participate in discussions to leverage existing and future technologies
• Document weekly any technical challenges encountered in Long View’s technical issues database

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in designing, building, automating, administering, and monitoring Linux RedHat Servers
• 5+ years of operational management experience in enterprise Linux/Unix environments Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix-based environments, including physical servers
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or a related field of study
• Experience in managing Linux VM server resources, and the creation and deletion of VM snapshots
• Experience with Red Hat tools such as Satellite and Ansible
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of distributed, complex enterprise deployments including networking, communication protocols, VLANs, multi-tiered environments, virtualization technologies, storage, hypervisors, routing, monitoring, storage connectivity, capacity planning, file systems, backups, load balancing, and firewalls
• Experience configuring virtual network interfaces, multi-pathing, and bonding
• Ability to produce effective documentation, solution proposals, implementation plans, problem resolution, and incident workarounds
• The customer-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt to multiple client environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification

Why Work at Long View:

• Great people and culture
• Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
• Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
• Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness, and wellness

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View Check us out on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram!Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.Quick Apply

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