Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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Job Description:

Sun Life is seeking an experienced Sr. Linux System Engineer.

What will you do?

Analyze how new technology could benefit and fit in the existing setup, engineer roadmaps to integrate new technology into existing systemsPlan routine and complex changes system changes, including validation plans, and implement approved changesCreate/maintain support documents and update operations manuals, standard operating procedures, and life-cycle documentationWork either independently or with a team – provide troubleshooting and support for complex issues – provide solutions to maintain the stability, availability, and reliability of server environmentsWork within standards and guidelines for development and support of new solutionsWork with Enterprise Architecture team to ensure proper execution, business, and strategic alignment of solutionsWork with new technologies and transform legacy technology to leverage the cloud servicesConfigure, manage, maintain, and continuously improve server, application, and system performance, based on recommendationsParticipation in the on-call rotation for production support and after-hours implementations as required

What do you need to succeed?

Strong analytical and technical skill set, able to communicate and organize complex implementation changesAbility to perform under pressure in an enterprise production environmentAbility to multitask and manage deliverables for multiple projects in timely mannerExcellent documentation skillsExtensive experience in working with Red Hat and other Linux distributionsExperience utilizing and supporting compute and other services in Amazon Web ServicesSoftware development and/or scripting experience using PythonExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools and Azure DevOpsExperience building and maintaining Kubernetes / Docker container infrastructureStrong verbal and written communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to successfully work within a result driven team and organization

Requirements/Preferred Skills:

Minimum Current certification(s) - Linux Professional Institute LPIC-2 or Red Hat RHCEExperience with cloud services – Amazon Web Services preferredProficient in administration of servers running Red Hat and other Linux based distributionsExperience in administration of OpenShift clusters, Kubernetes and/or Docker containersProficient with scripting languages – Python preferredExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as HashiCorp Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormationExperience creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, or alternatively AWS CodePipelineExperience with configuration management tools – Ansible preferred

Successful completion of a Computer Science degree, Technical Diploma, or equivalent work experience, along with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in an infrastructure production environment

   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

   

Salary Range: $98,400 - $147,600

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

  

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.  

  

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.  We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.  We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.  Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.  Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.  We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.  Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

IT - Application Development

Posting End Date:

25/07/2025