System Administrator

System Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to manage our critical infrastructure across Oracle Linux environments and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role involves infrastructure lifecycle management, security compliance, system optimization, and ensuring reliable operations across 40+ servers supporting our application ecosystem.

About iTacit:

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Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & OS Management

• Deploy product releases to production environments
• Monitor OS automatic updates and security patches, scheduling and executing maintenance reboots as needed
• Manage 40+ servers including application, logging, searching, queueing, metrics, database support, build, VPN, and certificate authority systems

Security & Compliance

• Validate and respond to weekly vulnerability scan results
• Assess CVE vulnerabilities and implement remediation strategies
• Maintain security across all integration points (sFTP, VPNs, Web Services)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Administration

• Create and provision new compute instances
• Manage load balancers, backend sets, and traffic distribution
• Maintain Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs) and network architecture
• Configure and enforce Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules
• Manage Object Storage for application data and backups
• Configure and maintain File Systems for shared access

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Monitor system health and proactively address potential failures
• Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure configurations and changes
• Coordinate with development and database teams on infrastructure needs

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of systems administration experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration
• Demonstrated experience managing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls)
• Experience with OS patching, updates, and maintenance procedures
• Understanding of security best practices and vulnerability management
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems
• Experience with database infrastructure and administration concepts
• Knowledge of VPN, SSL/TLS, and certificate management
• Experience with Oracle Database environments

Key Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail & Documentation
• Communication (cross-team collaboration)
• Time Management (balancing multiple systems and priorities)
• Security Mindset

Work With Us

Being part of the iTacit team means being part of an organization that values its members. In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees enjoy work-life balance and professional and personal growth opportunities. We have tight-knit team at iTacit. This means that everyone has a voice that is heard, and a team who will listen. Your skills and innovative ideas will have a direct influence on our product and its success.

We can offer you:

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employer-sponsored RRSP
• Benefits plan
• The opportunity to work with a passionate team
• Flexibility to work from office/home

Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid Canadian work permit. iTacit is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. We celebrate, support, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We greatly appreciate the interest of all candidates, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.