Linux Administrator

Client : Healthcare Hospitals Title : Linux Admin/Linux Administrator/Linux System Engineer/Linux Engineer Duration : 12 Months Location: Remote (anywhere in Canada) Job Description: Must haves: Linux admin background (linux OS) JAVA application and Middleware support Security patching of the application environment and going thru patching cycles. Experience supporting 24/7, 365 operations / Data centre responsibilities Strong documentation skills Nice to haves: Automation experience/Automated patch platforms Teraform Experience with AWS admin Job Description: We are seeking an Application and Patch Engineer to strengthen our security and TechOps team supporting medical device software platforms. This role will focus on Linux administration, application installation, vulnerability management, patch deployment, and remediation across cloud, and hybrid environments. You will ensure our systems remain secure and compliant while minimizing operational disruption for our global customer base. This is a hands-on engineering role in a highly regulated environment that demands rigor, collaboration, and a risk-based approach to cybersecurity. Patch & Vulnerability Management Evaluate, prioritize, and deploy OS and application patches across Linux servers. Build automation for patch management and compliance reporting. Plan patch windows in collaboration with R&D, Security team, and Customer Support to minimize operational disruption. Application Installation & Configuration (Linux) Install, configure, and maintain enterprise and clinical applications in Linux environments (RHEL). Create installation scripts, configuration templates, and automation playbooks (Ansible, Bash, Python). Support multi-tier application deployments (databases, middleware, APIs, web servers). Document procedures for repeatable deployments in customer and internal environments. Security Operations Monitor industry threat advisories (FDA, CISA, NIST, vendor bulletins) and ensure timely remediation. Assist with incident response and forensic remediation in Linux environments. Enforce security hardening (CIS benchmarks, SELinux, firewalls, encryption). Compliance & Documentation Ensure patching and configuration activities comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, IEC 62304. Maintain detailed audit evidence for QMS, regulatory submissions, and customer security assessments. Contribute to FDA cybersecurity postmarket processes and vulnerability disclosure handling. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with DevOps, TechOps, and Infrastructure teams to evolve deployment automation pipelines. Improve Linux deployment standards, monitoring, and troubleshooting guides. Required Skills 3–5 years of experience in Linux application installation/configuration and security patch management. Hands-on experience with Linux administration (Oracle Linux) and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell). Familiarity with application stack components: Tomcat, Oracle, middleware services. Knowledge of vulnerability management and patching tools (Ansible, Ivanti). Understanding of compliance frameworks : HIPAA, SOC 2, FDA, ISO 13485. Preferred Skills Background in regulated medical device or healthcare environments. Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity pre/postmarket guidance. Certifications : Linux+, RHCSA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC. Mindlance is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.