Junior Systems Administrator / Operations Support Specialist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$50 to $52 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $50 to $52 CAD / hour
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- English
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Original job description
Duration: Contract – November 2026 to October 2027
We are seeking a Junior Systems Administrator / Operations Support Specialist to support day-to-day IT operations and enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will assist with system administration, user account management, technical troubleshooting, software upgrades, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
This is a great opportunity for an IT professional with hands-on technical support experience who is looking to further develop their systems administration and infrastructure skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for hardware, software, operating systems, and network-related issues.
- Assist with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, user accounts, and access management.
- Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.
- Perform software installations, upgrades, patch management, and routine system maintenance.
- Monitor and support servers, workstations, network infrastructure, and system performance.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and other network-related problems.
- Manage incidents, service requests, and changes using IT service management tools.
- Assist with backup and recovery activities and endpoint security.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and system inventories.
- Work with internal technical teams and vendors to resolve technical issues.
Required Qualifications
- Experience providing Level 1 and Level 2 technical support in an enterprise IT environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, VPNs, and network troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Basic scripting experience using PowerShell or batch scripting.
- Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of cybersecurity practices, patch management, access control, and endpoint protection.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resume.
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Responsibilities
Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for enterprise hardware, software, operating systems, and network issues while assisting with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID administration. Maintain and monitor infrastructure, perform upgrades and patching, manage ITSM incidents and requests, support backup and endpoint security, and maintain operational documentation.
Requirements
Candidates need enterprise Level 1 and Level 2 support experience, knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, networking, and virtualization. The role also requires basic PowerShell or batch scripting, familiarity with ITSM tools and cybersecurity practices, and strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
Skills
- Level 1 And Level 2 Technical Support
- Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Entra ID
- DNS And DHCP
- TCP/IP And VPN Troubleshooting
- VMware Or Hyper-V
- PowerShell Or Batch Scripting
- IT Service Management
- Patch Management
- Endpoint Security
- Backup And Recovery
- Technical Troubleshooting
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Categories
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Entra ID
- DNS
- DHCP
- TCP/IP
- VPN
- VMware
- Hyper-V
- PowerShell
- Batch Scripting
- ITSM
- ServiceNow
- Remedy
- Patch Management
- Endpoint Protection
- Backup And Recovery
- Access Management
- Incident Management
- Service Requests
- Change Management
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Technical Support
- Network Troubleshooting