Product System Administrator

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product System Administrator to help shape system spec, manage and maintain the technology that drives our products and internal testing infrastructure!

Our solutions use an Ubuntu multi-server local network.  We are looking for a Linux system administrator to manage those servers across their lifecycle, make sure they interface properly with everything around them and keep them running smoothly in our integration labs. This role also owns the hardware, networking, and overall environment for our integration lab to support our development and QA teams. We’re all about consistent, reproducible results and continuous improvement.

If this sounds like your kind of gig, we should talk!

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Product Hardware Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of product hardware within server racks and software integration labs, from requirements gathering and technical specification through deployment, ongoing support and refresh planning.
• Network administration:The systems we sell include network switches; so does the software development infrastructure.  The configuration and maintenance of both is yours.
• Collaborate & enable:Act as a bridge between Software Engineering and IT Operations – on one side, work closely with developers, QA, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback; on the other, work closely with IT Ops to ensure a consistent GTI hardware and networking implementation.

Qualifications

• Education & experience:5+ years administrating Linux in a software development or corporate environment.  Professional certifications a plus. 
• Ubuntu administration proficiency:. Significant experience as an Ubuntu admin.
• Scripting & automation skills:Proficiency in scripting or lightweight programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) to create and maintain OS management scripts, automation tools, and integrations. 
• Focus on quality & reliability:Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement, ensuring processes are reliable, repeatable, and secure. Experience with testing, monitoring, and validation practices is particularly valuable. 
• Virtual Environments: Some experience with VM environments is a plus, especially familiarity with SUSE Rancher or Harvester.
• Agile & Modern Development: Experience in an agile development environment and familiarity with modern software development practices would be an advantage.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid time off
• Employee-family assistance program
• Group plan benefits
• Virtual healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Monthly activities led by Social Committee
• Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
• Free on-site parking

Professional Development

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential. At GeoSpectrum Technologies, we hire and develop talented individuals who drive innovation.

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
[email protected].