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Unix-Linux Specialist (Contract)

Hays • Canada
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Contract Unix-Linux Specialist to support cloud migration, modernize platforms, and administer Solaris 11/Red Hat Linux environments in Microsoft Azure. Key tasks include automation with Ansible, troubleshooting, security hardening, and maintaining documentation. Requires 3+ years of experience in Linux administration, cloud operations, and DevOps practices.

Key Highlights
Contract role for 1 year with a rate of $85-90/hr INC
Eligibility for reliability clearance required
Remote position based in Canada

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Key Responsibilities
Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including workload assessments, migration planning, execution, and post-migration support
Administer Solaris 11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8/9, and Microsoft Azure environments
Perform UNIX/Linux and cloud platform administration, including maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, security hardening, and performance tuning
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of system administration tasks
Support automation and modernization of platform operations using Ansible, scripting, CI/CD, and Azure services
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation
Use AI-assisted and automation technologies to improve platform operations
Technical Skills Required
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8/9 Administration Solaris 11 Administration Ansible Automation

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Nice to Have
Experience with AI-assisted tools for infrastructure administration, troubleshooting, and documentation
Experience with Azure automation, monitoring, governance, or infrastructure-as-code practices
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer Expert
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Experience with Red Hat OpenSCAP

Job Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Platform Services, the Consultant will:

  • Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including workload assessments, migration planning, cutovers, stabilization, troubleshooting, and post-migration operational support.
  • Support and administer Solaris 11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8/9, and Microsoft Azure environments, including Linux workloads hosted in Azure.
  • Perform day-to-day UNIX/Linux and cloud platform administration, including maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, security hardening, configuration, and performance tuning.

Additional responsibilities include:

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Job Overview
Posted Nov 10, 2026
Employment Contract
Experience Mid-Senior level
Location Canada
Category Devops
Company Hays
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