[Remote] Junior Systems Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Illumin is transforming the advertising landscape with an integrated platform for journey planning, execution, and reporting. They are seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support and maintain Linux-based infrastructure environments while gaining hands-on exposure to Kubernetes, automation, and production operations.
Responsibilities
- You will support Linux and Windows Server environments, helping to maintain the performance, availability, and security of critical infrastructure systems
- You will gain hands-on exposure to production Kubernetes environments, supporting cluster operations, monitoring, and containerized deployments
- You will contribute to automation initiatives by writing and maintaining scripts, improving repeatable operational processes, and supporting CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts
- You will assist with troubleshooting networking and infrastructure issues, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and production incidents
- You will work closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, Networking, and Engineering teams to support day-to-day operations and solve technical challenges
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, Production Operations, or a similar environment
- Strong Linux fundamentals
- Exposure to virtualization technologies
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP
- Eager to deepen knowledge of infrastructure engineering, automation, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices
- Motivated to learn quickly, solve problems independently, and build new technical capabilities in a fast-moving environment
- Experience working with containers such as Docker
- Some exposure to scripting or automation using Python or similar languages
- Exposure to Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure automation tools is considered an asset
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbally
- Comfortable working closely with distributed teams across North America
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable supporting production environments
- Willing to participate in incident response activities, operational support processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Dedicated home office or workspace
- Ability to work overnight hours aligned to Eastern Standard Time business operations
- Willing and able to work around the Canadian holiday calendar and business schedule
Benefits
- Health benefits coverage that includes core medical support such as hospitalization, emergency care, specialist treatment, advanced imaging, and mental health services
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