System Administrator, Linux

The role of the **System Administrator - Linux** is to support and administer business-critical Linux servers at West Fraser. Linux servers are the backbone of critical sales, finance, and security infrastructure. This position will report directly to the Infrastructure Software Supervisor.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintaining and implementing Linux systems (primarily Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux), including: patching and routine maintenance of Linux servers
- Developing Linux server life cycle replacement and upgrade plans
- Documenting existing and new Linux servers, including ‘as-built’ setup and ensuring configuration changes are continuously documented
- Monitoring performance and providing recommendations for improvement of Linux systems
- Ensuring organizational policy compliance, including governance directives and security policies
- Assessing and reporting on data security and access of data on Linux file systems
- Collaborating with infrastructure and security teams to develop and deliver solutions involving Linux servers
- Use IT Service Management, Change Management and other tools to manage issue resolution and changes to user experience
- Participating in creation of staff training & documentation
- Learning new technologies and participating in regular training
- Work with IT vendors on approved activities as required
- Directing Infrastructure Software Supervisor
- Expert experience in Linux operating systems, file systems, management tools, performance, and maintenance
- Experience managing Linux systems in an enterprise environment
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
- Experience working in Service Now or other major ITSM ticketing and change management tools
- Experience in use of SharePoint, Teams, Jira and related team collaboration tools

**Education**:

- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or MIS from a recognized public or private program and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
- Related technical certifications. Examples:

- Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator,
- RHCSA and/or RHCE and/or RHCA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator/Engineer/Architect),
- LFCS and/or LFCE (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator/Engineer)

This position may require occasional travel within Canada and the United States of America. Work coverage includes West Fraser business operations and participation in on-call rotation schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work to perform scheduled maintenance, respond to service interruptions, and to meet deadlines.

**Our highly competitive compensation package includes**:

- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

We are seeking professionals who exhibit demonstrated success in alignment with West Fraser Values.

This position may require occasional travel within Canada and the United States of America. Work coverage includes West Fraser business operations and participation in on-call rotation schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work to perform scheduled maintenance, respond to service interruptions, and to meet deadlines.

**About West Fraser**:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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**Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.