Systems Administrator 2 (Calgary)

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a outstanding place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Systems Administrator 2, you will be responsible for assisting with setting direction for the team and influencing infrastructure decisions. You will ensure that Linux server and storage infrastructure is installed, provisioned, secured, and maintained in accordance with corporate architecture standards and procedures. Primary duties include: - Provide Red Hat Enterprise Linuz (RHEL) Operating system management and support for RHEL automation tools. - Manage identity stores, authentication, and authorization policies in Linux-based domains. - Manage Linux server security toolsets. - Provide support for existing VMware environments. - Provide support to Enterprise Helpdesk. - Provide support and implementation for containers including their orchestration tools. - Provide support for Job Batch scheduling. Qualifications - A completed 2 year diploma in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant experience; OR - A degree in Computer Science or related with at least 1 year of relevant experience. - Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Active Directory and RHEL Identity Management. - Preference will be given to applicants with VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) 9.0 skill sets and knowledge. - Success in this position requires strong research and analytical skills, an aptitude for problem solving, the ability to relay highly technical information in an easily understandable way, and proven exemplary customer service and focus. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team and independently to achieve project goals. Working Conditions: This position is required to provide 24/7 on-call support, on a rotational basis. Pre-employment Requirements - A security clearance will be conducted. - Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Workstyle - This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. Position and Pay Information - Business Unit: Information Technology - Union: CUPE Local 38 - Position Type: 2 Permanent - Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 per hour. Out-Of-Schedule Rates: $60.30 - 73.26 per hour. This position is presently paid at an Out-Of-Schedule rate to reflect current market conditions. Should market conditions change, the salary may be reviewed and may revert to the base rate. - Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week. - Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle. - Location: 133 6 Avenue SE - Audience: Internal/External - Apply By: June 3, 2026 - Job ID: 314421 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ozvv6