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About the Role

As a 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. You will contribute to the reliability, performance, and scalability of systems that support our global platform while developing your technical capabilities in a high-scale, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

Support Linux and Windows Server environments, maintaining performance, availability, and security.
Assist with virtualization platforms, server maintenance, patching, monitoring, and hybrid infrastructure operations.
Gain hands-on exposure to production Kubernetes environments, supporting cluster operations, monitoring, and containerized deployments.
Contribute to automation initiatives by writing and maintaining scripts and improving repeatable operational processes.
Support CI/CD and infrastructure automation efforts.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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, a dedicated home office or workspace.
Ability to work overnight hours aligned to Eastern Standard Time business operations.
Willingness to work around the Canadian holiday calendar and business schedule.
Have 70% of the stated requirements.

Skills

Linux
Kubernetes
Automation
Networking
Virtualization
Production Operations
Docker
Python
CI/CD
DNS
DHCP
TCP/IP

Location

Remote
Toronto

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Remote

Experience Level

Junior
1-3 years

Salary/Compensations

PHP 90,000–140,000 per month
PHP 1.08M–1.68M annually

Benefits

Health benefits coverage
Core medical support including hospitalization, emergency care, specialist treatment, advanced imaging, and mental health services.

About the Company

Illumin is transforming the advertising landscape with an integrated platform for journey planning, execution, and reporting.
The platform empowers marketers through real-time data and visual tools, combining media planning and buying for campaign control and personalized insights.
The company is evolving into a product-led organization with over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership.
Illumin is harnessing data, advancing AI capabilities, and investing in people to redefine journey advertising.
The company's work is guided by the beliefs that execution is paramount and that people are key to success.
Illumin is looking for team members who share a bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Joining now offers a chance to be part of the company's transformation.

Equal Opportunity

Illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The company is committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
The company is equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.
If accommodations are required at any stage of the interview process, please email hr@illumin.com.