Linux Admin

Role: Linux Admin

Location: Toronto, ON(Hybrid Weekly 2-3 Days Office)

Job Description:

• Installation and configuration of Red Hat Linux 6 to 7servers
• Hosting Linux VMs using VMware ESX.
• Mirroring root disks using LVM,SVM & VxVM.
• Taking an TSM backup, file system backup etc.
• Patching the Red Hat based servers.
• Creating and monitoring Swap Space.
• Automating jobs using crontab.
• Monitoring Memory Performance and Disk performance.
• Configuring and maintaining Linux Application servers.
• Performance Tuning
• Shell Scripting
• Knowledge on Ansible
• Kernel Patching
• Lead the Project Management Office to define, implement, and maintain standardized project governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Oversee project portfolio management (PPM), including intake, prioritization, resource planning, and performance tracking.
• Ensure all projects align with company goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Mentor project managers and ensure consistent execution of project lifecycle processes (initiation to closure).
• Drive continuous improvement across project management practices and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Leadership for project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Release Management Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end software and infrastructure release process across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Staging, Production).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Security, Ops, Business) for release readiness, scheduling, and approvals.
• Develop and maintain release calendar, aligning with sprint plans, business priorities, and compliance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate release-related risks and issues proactively.
• Standardize change and deployment procedures, including rollback plans and release documentation.
• Implement automation and CI/CD tools where feasible to streamline deployments.