Linux Administration Specialist - Hybrid/Local

We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage
applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous
persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who
identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please
note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities

Responsibilities
Technical support responsibilities include specialized computing support for faculty members, as well as undergraduate
and graduate students in the department. This includes, but is not limited to:
 the resolution of hardware and software issues
 the installation and maintenance of specialized software
 the deployment, setup and maintenance of computing equipment (including equipment in the new Computer
Science laboratory)
 the daily inspection and upkeep of computers and other equipment in the laboratory and elsewhere in the
department
 the offering of training sessions for specialized software
 the offering of training sessions for laboratory assistants
 making recommendations about the purchasing of computing equipment to advance the academic (both
teaching and research) mission of the department
 possible development of custom software

Outreach support responsibilities include assisting with
 summer coding camps, programming competitions, school visits
 industry media events, social media events
 other CS-recruitment-related efforts both locally and internationally (through supporting international
recruitment staff).



Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. A Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is
an asset
 At least four years of relevant experience
 Excellent Linux systems administration
 Excellent knowledge of and experience installing and configuring server systems including Linux
 Excellent knowledge of and experience with network devices, server and PC hardware
 Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery
 Programming skills
 Experience working in data centers and with cluster management is an asset
 Experience with parallel computing, schedulers (e.g., slurm) and scientific computing is an asset
 Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Ability to represent Computer Science in a professional and enthusiastic manner

Summary
For any questions or further details please reach out to andy.wettlaufer@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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