<p>This is a Network & Security Administrator role with a well-established IT Services company in downtown Vancouver. In this role, you’ll play an important role as part of the network administration team, and you’ll be designing and implementing networking infrastructure for several sites in both Canada, and internationally. This company works primarily with industrial companies in the mining and exploration industries. So if you have experience in heavy industrial companies, this could be a good match. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day network operations, and you will take care of design and planning for upcoming projects and initiatives. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas related to process improvements, innovation and ways to make the network infrastructure stronger and more secure. One of the attractive elements of this opportunity is to really take ownership of various aspects of this company’s networking infrastructure. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching software and IT professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for a DevOps Engineer on a 4-6 month contract with potential to transition into a permanent position. This is a fully onsite role in Vancouver, BC. This position will support the implementation and administration of several new technology initiatives focused on Linux, open-source platforms, AI infrastructure, and drone systems. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical resource capable of designing, deploying, integrating, and supporting modern infrastructure solutions while troubleshooting complex issues across multiple technology domains. The ideal candidate combines strong Linux administration expertise with systems integration, automation, containerization, database administration, and infrastructure engineering experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux environments, including <strong>Ubuntu, RHEL, Rocky Linux</strong>, or similar distributions.</li><li>Design, deploy, and support open-source infrastructure solutions and platforms.</li><li>Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.</li><li>Support infrastructure automation through Bash, Shell scripting, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.</li><li>Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.</li><li>Support AI-related infrastructure initiatives, including GPU-enabled environments and associated platforms.</li><li>Deploy and administer web and application services using technologies such as NGINX and HAProxy.</li><li>Perform systems integration activities across infrastructure, applications, databases, and third-party platforms.</li><li>Support source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.</li><li>Configure and support cloud services and hybrid infrastructure environments as required.</li><li>Monitor system performance, availability, security, and capacity, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across Linux servers, applications, databases, networking, and container platforms.</li><li>Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing activities.</li><li>Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.</li><li>Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions and project objectives.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with organizational goals.</li></ul>