Linux Infrastructure Administrator/ DNS

• Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$145000 - $180000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

🎯 Assessing qualifications...

Job Details

Skills

Cloud Computing
Distribution
Backbone.js
High Availability
Optimization
Network
Incident Management
Network Engineering
IP
Intellectual Property
HTTP
Caching
Management
Records Management
Scripting
Python
Bash
Perl
Linux
DNSSEC
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Hardening
Border Gateway Protocol
Open Source
Routing
Stacks Blockchain
Media
Video
Collaboration
SAP BASIS
Recruiting
Access Control

Summary

A growing cloud services and media delivery platform is looking for a highly experienced Linux Infrastructure Administrator to join the core team responsible for scaling and supporting its global content distribution backbone. This role is central to the design and operation of DNS, CDN, and high-capacity routing infrastructure that supports a fault-tolerant, low-latency platform serving millions.

This is a deeply technical, hands-on position suited for someone who thrives in high-availability environments and has built or supported large-scale, performance-sensitive networks. You'll be involved in everything from routing optimization and network automation to incident response and traffic engineering. Strong candidates are comfortable working independently, solving complex problems under pressure, and collaborating effectively in fast-moving environments.

This is a full-time onsite role based in downtown Toronto.

Required Skills & Experience

hands-on experience in network engineering, including deep understanding of IP protocols, HTTP/S traffic flows, and content caching strategies
Strong experience managing large-scale DNS infrastructure, including record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, etc.) and operational best practices
Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Perl, combined with solid Linux systems knowledge in production environments

Desired Skills & Experience

Familiarity with DNSSEC, DNS hardening, and defenses against spoofing or poisoning attacks
Understanding of anycast routing, BGP, DDoS mitigation, and experience with open-source routing stacks like BIRD or FRR
Prior exposure to high-throughput media delivery or video platform infrastructure, especially within CDN or traffic-heavy environments

Daily Responsibilities

Hands-On Engineering: 75%
Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work: 25%

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

#LI-AC1

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 862627
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

Go to company profile

Create job alert

Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.