Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Linux System Administrator to join our IT Team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Center and Cloud Operations the Linux System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, enhancing cloud infrastructure, automating various processes, and managing APIs to ensure efficient and secure operations. This skilled role requires expertise in cloud environments, automation, and API management.

Who you are:

Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

Manage and maintain Linux-based systems, ensuring their stability, security, and performance
Provision, configure, and monitor cloud services to support business operations
Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, connectivity, and security
Implement and manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions for cloud and on-premises environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate infrastructure components into existing processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for both cloud and on-premises environments
Provide support for servers, Active Directory, and other enterprise data center components
Monitor system performance and optimize resource usage to ensure high availability and reliability
Design scalable cloud architectures leveraging infrastructure-as-code and robust disaster recovery practices
Execute daily cloud support operational activities, including incident management, problem management, change management, and disaster recovery
Proactively enhance monitoring, optimize performance, implement logging/alerting, and lead cost-saving initiatives
Manage and maintain API gateways and related infrastructure
Develop, deploy, and monitor APIs to ensure they meet performance and security standards
Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs into applications and services

Your experience and skills:

Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in managing Linux-based systems and cloud environments
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Azure Bicep or Terraform
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Knowledge of network protocols and services, including DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, and SFTP
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware
Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications related to cloud environments, such as Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Experience with automation and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps practices
Experience with API management platforms and tools

Work Environment:

This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and availability to work night and weekend hours on occasion as required