Field IT Systems Administrator – Military Deployments

Platinum Technologies Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Technologies Inc. is seeking detail-oriented System Admin Field Support Specialists for Ottawa and Kingston, with responsibilities spanning Windows/Linux server management, AD provisioning, backups, and security adherence.

Candidates must be ready to travel domestically and internationally as required. You will deploy and manage Microsoft and Linux servers, troubleshoot issues, and support end-users while coordinating with IT teams to enhance processes and posture across Canadian Forces

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Canadian military service or direct support of the Canadian Armed Forces.
• 3+ years hands-on system administration experience.
• Completion of a 2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related field, or equivalent training.
• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory management and user provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers for uptime and performance.
• Administer user accounts, access controls, and permissions using Active Directory.
• Monitor system performance, analyze logs, and troubleshoot technical issues with efficiency.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures to protect data.
• Build, secure, and configure Microsoft and Linux servers from scratch and deploy services.
• Install, configure, and update software, hardware, and system patches in a timely manner.
• Manage IT ticketing systems and document all changes and configurations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding system access and functionality.
• Collaborate with IT team on process improvements and security best practices.
• Travel domestically ~1 week per quarter and internationally for 8+ consecutive weeks per year.

Skills

System administration

Windows and Linux server admin

Active Directory management

Server provisioning from scratch

Backup and disaster recovery

IT ticketing systems

Network administration fundamentals

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Analytical/problem-solving

Time management

Travel willingness

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Education

Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related field

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Proxmox

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Platinum Technologies Inc. is seeking detail-oriented System Admin Field Support Specialists for Ottawa and Kingston, with responsibilities spanning Windows/Linux server management, AD provisioning, backups, and security adherence.

Candidates must be ready to travel domestically and internationally as required. You will deploy and manage Microsoft and Linux servers, troubleshoot issues, and support end-users while coordinating with IT teams to enhance processes and posture across Canadian Forces