Systems Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support and strengthen enterprise infrastructure for a growing organization in Edmonton, Alberta. In this role, you will help maintain stable, secure, and high-performing server and cloud environments while partnering with technical and operational teams to address business needs. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, improving system reliability, and contributing to ongoing technology enhancements.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and support physical and virtual server environments, storage platforms, and core network infrastructure to ensure dependable day-to-day operations.
• Track system health, assess resource utilization, and recommend improvements or upgrades that enhance performance, capacity, and availability.
• Review business and technical needs, translate them into practical infrastructure solutions, and help define effective system configurations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot platform issues, support integrations, and maintain seamless technology services across the organization.
• Apply security measures, access controls, and administrative best practices to safeguard systems, networks, and organizational data.
• Prepare and update technical records such as environment documentation, support procedures, configuration details, and troubleshooting references.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects including platform upgrades, migrations, and implementation activities while reducing operational disruption.
• Keep current with developments in systems administration, cloud services, and infrastructure standards to support continuous improvement. • Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working with enterprise infrastructure, including systems, server, and network administration.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience supporting cloud-based platforms and business-critical technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft cloud environments such as Azure, Microsoft 365, and identity and access management tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems in enterprise settings.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, VMware, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of networking principles, firewall technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills; relevant industry certifications would be considered an asset.