Junior Systems Engineer

illumin • Toronto, ON

1d • ₱90,000 - ₱140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, DevOps, we are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Operations team. As the new Junior Systems Engineer, you will support and maintain Linux-based infrastructure environments while gaining hands-on exposure to Kubernetes, automation, networking, virtualization, and production operations. Working closely with senior engineers, you will contribute to the reliability, performance, and scalability of systems that support our global platform while continuing to develop your technical capabilities in a high-scale, fast-moving environment.
This is a full-time permanent remote role supporting our Toronto-based Infrastructure & Operations team and collaborating closely with colleagues across North America. You will work Eastern Standard Time business hours (9:00am–5:00pm EST / 9:00pm–5:00am PHT) and play an active role in supporting production environments and global infrastructure operations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Eagerness to deepen knowledge of infrastructure engineering, automation, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
• Motivation to learn quickly, solve problems independently, and build new technical capabilities in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with containers such as Docker.
• Some exposure to scripting or automation using Python or similar languages.
• Clear communication in English, both written and verbally.
• Comfort working closely with distributed teams across North America.
• Ability to ask thoughtful questions, collaborate effectively, and contribute positively within a team-oriented environment.
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable supporting production environments where responsiveness, attention to detail, and accountability matter.
• Willingness to participate in incident response activities, operational support processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfort 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.
• Willingness and ability to work around the Canadian holiday calendar and business schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure automation tools is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Linux and Windows Server environments, helping to maintain the performance, availability, and security of critical infrastructure systems.
• Assist with virtualization platforms, server maintenance, patching activities, monitoring, and hybrid infrastructure operations across on-premise, co-located, and cloud-connected environments.
• Gain hands-on exposure to production Kubernetes environments, supporting cluster operations, monitoring, and containerized deployments.
• Help maintain reliable and scalable container platforms while continuing to build your technical knowledge and operational confidence.
• Contribute to automation initiatives by writing and maintaining scripts, improving repeatable operational processes, and supporting CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts.
• Continue developing your programming and DevOps capabilities using tools and languages such as Python.
• Assist with troubleshooting networking and infrastructure issues, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and production incidents.
• Participate in operational support activities, incident response rotations, change management processes, and disaster recovery testing while building experience in production environments.
• Work closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, Networking, and Engineering teams to support day-to-day operations and solve technical challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and team initiatives while developing the skills needed to take on increasing ownership and responsibility over time.

Benefits

• Health benefits coverage that includes core medical support such as hospitalization, emergency care, specialist treatment, advanced imaging, and mental health services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed