Posted 2 days ago
DevOps Engineer
@ Robert Half
New Westminster, British Columbia
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator on a 6-month temporary contract in Vancouver, BC, fully onsite, with possible extension or long-term opportunities. The role covers deployment, administration and maintenance of Linux servers, containers, databases and automation tools, plus support for strategic technology initiatives.
Pay:
$30–$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Linux server environments
- Manage containers, databases and backups
- Monitor performance and resolve incidents
- Develop automation scripts in Bash and Python
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years administering enterprise Linux
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- PostgreSQL, MySQL or MariaDB administration
- Networking knowledge: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Information Technology |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
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| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
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Overview
We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for a 6-month contract based in Vancouver, BC. This is a fully onsite position with the potential for extension or long-term opportunities. The successful candidate will support the deployment, administration, and maintenance of Linux-based systems and infrastructure while contributing to several strategic technology initiatives. This role requires a hands-on technical professional who can quickly understand the environment, troubleshoot complex issues, and support a variety of systems including Linux servers, containerized platforms, databases, automation tools, and related infrastructure. Experience with open-source technologies, systems integration, and operational support is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux server environments, including Ubuntu, RHEL, Rocky Linux, or similar distributions.
- Perform system upgrades, patching, security hardening, and ongoing lifecycle management.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and systems integration issues.
- Manage user accounts, access controls, permissions, and system security.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Shell scripting, and Python.
- Support containerized environments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.
- Administer and support databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.
- Support on-premises infrastructure, virtualized environments, and cloud-connected services where required.
- Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including testing and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to implement and support technical solutions.
- Participate in system monitoring, incident response, root-cause analysis, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operating procedures.
- Support infrastructure changes while ensuring adherence to operational and security standards.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience administering Linux environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings.
- Strong experience with Linux installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting Docker and containerized workloads.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or MariaDB administration and support.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, and firewalls.
- Experience developing automation scripts using Bash, Shell scripting, or Python.
- Experience with backup, recovery, monitoring, and system maintenance practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and quickly adapt to new technologies.
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