Senior Systems Administrator (26:169)
- Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Term of App't: Regular, Full Time (Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day)
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: IT Infrastructure Manager
Salary
Classification 17, $59,572.79 - $61,415.25 annually, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. In addition to this salary, the Sr Systems Administrator receives an annual stipend of $10,000 per year (Labour Market Adjustment), which will be pro-rated for a partial year, and paid in equal installments throughout (these stipends are re-negotiated along with the collective agreements).
Annual vacation, 119 hours annually, is pro-rated and front loaded. We offer competitive extended health and dental benefits, as well as time off for family illness, personal illness, and other special leaves. Closure during the Christmas Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1st) of each year is paid time off. Enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan is mandatory for all regular, full-time staff, with additional contributions made by the employer.
Description
Are you passionate about technology? Join a tight knit team of like-minded professionals and put your skills to work!
Northern Lights College supports one of the largest geographical areas of any post-secondary institution in BC, with a wide array of systems deployed across multiple campuses. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies from Meraki, Palo Alto, Microsoft, Dell, and Polycom.
As a Senior Systems Administrator, You Will
Required
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
Salary: $59572.79 - $61415.25 per year
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: IT Infrastructure Manager
Salary
Classification 17, $59,572.79 - $61,415.25 annually, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. In addition to this salary, the Sr Systems Administrator receives an annual stipend of $10,000 per year (Labour Market Adjustment), which will be pro-rated for a partial year, and paid in equal installments throughout (these stipends are re-negotiated along with the collective agreements).
Annual vacation, 119 hours annually, is pro-rated and front loaded. We offer competitive extended health and dental benefits, as well as time off for family illness, personal illness, and other special leaves. Closure during the Christmas Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1st) of each year is paid time off. Enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan is mandatory for all regular, full-time staff, with additional contributions made by the employer.
Description
Are you passionate about technology? Join a tight knit team of like-minded professionals and put your skills to work!
Northern Lights College supports one of the largest geographical areas of any post-secondary institution in BC, with a wide array of systems deployed across multiple campuses. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies from Meraki, Palo Alto, Microsoft, Dell, and Polycom.
As a Senior Systems Administrator, You Will
- Install, configure, and support systems hardware and software solutions
- Ensure maintenance, backup/recovery, management, security, and accessibility of mission-critical enterprise systems and data
- Oversee the cleanliness and performance of on-premises servers and systems
- Design, plan, and implement new systems in collaboration with the infrastructure team, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other third parties
- Provide support to staff and students regarding NLC's systems infrastructure
- Mentor IT team members in the use, management, and administration of systems, utilities, and resources
Required
- Minimum of three years' experience as a System Administrator or in a related role.
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange in a hybrid deployment and with SIEM technologies.
- Proficiency with Active Directory, PowerShell, Power Automate, and the Microsoft O365/Azure environment, with solid knowledge of Windows Server and data governance/security.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in planning, designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
- Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline. Candidates with relevant certifications and/or substantial work experience will also be considered.
- Strong break/fix skills in both virtual and physical infrastructure technologies including VMs, Azure, Windows and Linux servers, SharePoint, and video conferencing systems.
- Related certifications, such as A+, MCSA/MCSE, and Security+.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
Salary: $59572.79 - $61415.25 per year
More about this job
Responsibilities
Install, configure, maintain, and secure enterprise systems and infrastructure, including servers, software, backups, and mission-critical data. Plan and implement new systems with internal teams and external partners, support staff and students, and mentor IT team members.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of systems administration or related experience, including Microsoft Exchange in a hybrid deployment and SIEM technologies, plus proficiency with Active Directory, PowerShell, Power Automate, Microsoft 365/Azure, and Windows Server. Candidates should have strong infrastructure troubleshooting, security, organizational, and problem-solving skills and a valid driver's license; a computer science-related bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Systems Administration
- Microsoft Exchange
- SIEM Technologies
- Active Directory
- PowerShell
- Power Automate
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Windows Server
- Data Governance
- Security
- IT Infrastructure Troubleshooting
- Backup And Recovery
- Virtualization
- Linux Server Administration
- Video Conferencing Systems
Benefits
- Annual Vacation
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paid Leave For Family Illness
- Paid Leave For Personal Illness
- Special Leave
- Paid Christmas Break
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Annual Labour Market Adjustment Stipend
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Systems Administration
- IT Infrastructure
- Microsoft Exchange
- Hybrid Deployment
- SIEM
- Active Directory
- PowerShell
- Power Automate
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- Windows Server
- Linux Server
- Data Governance
- Cybersecurity
- Backup And Recovery
- Virtual Machines
- SharePoint
- Video Conferencing
- Meraki
- Palo Alto
- Dell
- Polycom
- A+
- MCSA
- MCSE
- Security+
- Break/Fix
- Enterprise Systems
- Server Maintenance
- Technical Support