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A federal public sector organization is seeking a System Administrator (Level 2) to support complex IT infrastructure environments, including data centres, network systems, and geospatial platforms. The role focuses on the operation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise systems, supporting mission-critical environments used for data processing, storage, and distribution. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary IT team responsible for sustaining and enhancing advanced infrastructure and applications.
Job Responsibility:
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain: Operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix), Servers, storage systems, and backup solutions, Network infrastructure including routers, switches, and security appliances
Support data centre operations and virtualized environments
Administer and maintain: Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Microsoft SCCM/SCOM environments, Microsoft Exchange servers, Enterprise applications including GIS platforms and database systems
Support antivirus, patching, and system security processes
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements
Perform backup, replication, and disaster recovery procedures
Conduct system testing and produce validation reports
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across infrastructure and applications
Reproduce and analyze end-user issues to identify root causes
Participate in defect triage and incident response activities
Design and implement virtual server, desktop, and cloud architectures
Work with project managers, developers, analysts, and stakeholders
Participate in regular status meetings and provide updates
Deliver presentations and technical demonstrations as required
Requirements:
Secret Level II PSPC - Canadian Federal Government Clearance
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Administrator
Minimum 5 years of experience installing, configuring, and administering: Virtualization environments, Operating systems, Database servers, Exchange mail systems, Enterprise applications (e.g., GIS platforms)
Minimum 5 years of experience with Active Directory and GPOs
Experience implementing: Virtual server solutions, Enterprise IT solutions in large environments
Strong expertise in: Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, Virtualization technologies, Microsoft SCCM/SCOM, SQL Server and database environments, Exchange Server administration
Experience with: Backup and disaster recovery solutions, Network infrastructure and security appliances, GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS)
What we offer:
Work on high-impact, mission-critical systems supporting national-level operations
Exposure to advanced IT environments, including virtualization, data centres, and geospatial technologies
Long-term contract (3 years + extensions) offering strong stability
Opportunity to work with enterprise-scale infrastructure and modern technologies
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and technical specialists
Hands-on involvement in infrastructure design, optimization, and disaster recovery