IT Infrastructure Administrator, Team Lead

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Nanaimo is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator, Team Lead to provide technical leadership in a diverse IT environment. You'll oversee networks, servers, and cloud services to ensure system reliability and security. The ideal candidate has 5 years of infrastructure experience including leadership roles and strong cybersecurity knowledge. This position offers competitive pay at $42.97 per hour and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefit and pension plan

Opportunity for professional development

Work in a beautiful location

Qualifications

• 5 years of infrastructure experience including 2 in a leadership role.
• Strong hands-on skills in Azure/M365 and enterprise networking.
• Public-sector or K-12 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the IT Infrastructure team.
• Ensure system uptime and disaster recovery readiness.
• Strengthen district cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Networking

Cloud services

Cybersecurity best practices

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent

Tools

Azure/M365

Active Directory/Entra ID

Virtualization tools

IIS

Job description

IT Infrastructure Administrator, Team Lead

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS)
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent – 40 hrs. per week
Full Job Description: https://webdocs.sd68.bc.ca/documents/team-lead-it-infrastructure/

About the Role

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Infrastructure Administrator to join the IT Department and provide technical leadership on the IT infrastructure and operations environment across our large, modern K-12 school district. This role leads a skilled team responsible for networks, servers, cloud services, cybersecurity, telephony, device management, development environments and disaster recovery – ensuring the reliability and security of systems supporting over 15,600 learners and 2,300 staff.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor and support the IT Infrastructure team.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on oversight of infrastructure across servers, networking, cloud platforms, virtualization, telephony and district databases.
• Strengthen district cybersecurity posture through secure configurations, monitoring, identity management and incident response.
• Support our internal development environment (e.g., on‑prem and cloud platforms, web and database services).
• Ensure system uptime, reliability, availability, backup and disaster recovery readiness.
• Act as senior escalation for complex issues.
• Collaborate across IT and district departments to support teaching, learning and operations.
• Manage vendor and service provider response and infrastructure project delivery.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• 5 years of infrastructure experience (networking, servers, cloud, virtualization, telephony), including 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Hands‑on strength in Azure/M365, Active Directory/Entra ID, virtualization, enterprise networking, disaster recovery and database and development environments.
• Knowledge and experience implementing cybersecurity best practices (identity, access, monitoring, hardening, incident response).
• Experience with modern application hosting or development environments (IIS, Azure services, databases).
• Strong communication, leadership, project management, problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
• Public‑sector or K‑12 experience is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s licence (travel between sites may be required).

Salary & Benefits

This position offers a competitive wage of $42.97 per hour, supported by an excellent benefit and pension plan.

Work, Live & Play in Nanaimo!

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools employs 2,300 professionals; all committed to the education of our nearly 16,000 students. Guided by our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles and the Syeyutsus Framework for Truth and Reconciliation, our vision in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is to create an inclusive and equitable learning community where every individual thrives.

Nanaimo is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island. We boast the best climate in Canada, are surrounded by some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world and enjoy excellent year ‑ round recreational & cultural amenities. As a hub city, we have ready access to all of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Lower Mainland. Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at www.sd68.bc.ca. Lead high-impact infrastructure and cybersecurity work supporting education.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to shape modern infrastructure across a large district.
• Live and work in beautiful Nanaimo, BC.

How to Apply

Submit your application by email to [e-mail], including a cover letter, personal resume, contact information for three professional references, and any other relevant supporting documentation.
Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Questions or assistance with this application process

Contact us at [e-mail]