IT System Administrator

Magna Mining Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contribution opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Magna Mining Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our team at the Levack Mine. You will support the stability, security, and performance of Magna Mining’s IT and OT infrastructure in a hands-on capacity.

The role involves managing network and server operations, implementing cybersecurity measures, and contributing to project upgrades while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a growing mining company.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Systems Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting and administering enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
• Experience administering server and network infrastructure and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Experience with cybersecurity, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery practices is an asset.
• Experience in mining or industrial environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, and related communication systems.
• Monitor server, network, and infrastructure performance to ensure availability, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Administer, maintain, and support physical, virtual, and cloud-based server infrastructure.
• Perform system administration activities including installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, and lifecycle management of infrastructure systems.
• Administer and maintain core technology services including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related platforms.
• Manage user accounts, access controls, permissions, and authentication systems in accordance with security policies and best practices.
• Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data protection and business continuity requirements are met.
• Monitor and maintain cybersecurity controls including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex server, network, infrastructure, and system-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, and system improvements.
• Assist with the deployment and integration of new technologies, systems, and infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor system capacity, utilization, and performance trends while identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance, on-call support, and emergency response activities as required.
• Engage in end-user support and troubleshooting activities as required.

Skills

Networking

Server Administration

Cybersecurity

Cloud Infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Systems Administration, or a related field

Tools

Auvik

PRTG

Wireshark

FortiAnalyzer

Cisco/FortiGate/Firewall platforms

Job description

Greater Sudbury, Canada | Posted on 07/24/2026

Magna Mining Inc. is a Sudbury-focused, base metal exploration and development company.

Magna Mining’s key objective is to become the next nickel and copper producing company in Canada by executing a growth strategy that is focused exclusively on the historic nickel producing district of Sudbury, ON.

We intend to achieve this objective via the creation of a Sudbury focused, hub and spoke production model, with our existing Shakespeare project as the hub. The path to the creation of a significant new battery metals producing Canadian company is to execute a long term, multi-faceted growth strategy.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our team at Levack Mine!

The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting the stability, security, and performance of Magna Mining’s Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure.

Magna Mining is a growing company, and our technology environment is growing with us. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of modern technologies, take on new and interesting technical challenges, and be directly involved in the continued development of our IT and OT infrastructure. With a strong focus on networking, systems administration, infrastructure, and troubleshooting, this is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and seeing the impact of their work.

All Magna Mining team members are expected to work collaboratively with others, lead the way in health and safety, act with honesty and integrity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, and related communication systems.
  
• Monitor server, network, and infrastructure performance to ensure availability, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
  
• Administer, maintain , and support physical, virtual, and cloud-based server infrastructure.
  
• Perform system administration activities including installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, and lifecycle management of infrastructure systems.
  
• Administer and maintain core technology services including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related platforms.
  
• Manage user accounts, access controls, permissions, and authentication systems in accordance with security policies and best practices.
  
• Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data protection and business continuity requirements are met.
  
• Monitor and maintain cybersecurity controls including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and remediation activities.
  
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex server, network, infrastructure, and system-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
  
• Support the planning, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, and system improvements.
  
• Assist with the deployment and integration of new technologies , systems, and infrastructure solutions.
  
• Monitor system capacity, utilization , and performance trends while identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
  
• Participate in after-hours maintenance, on-call support, and emergency response activities as required .
  
• Engage in end-user support and troubleshooting activities as required.
  

Requirements

Qualifications: Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Systems Administration, or a related field.
  
• Minimum3years of experiencesupporting and administering enterpriseITinfrastructure environments.
  
• Experience administering server and network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and supporting infrastructure-related projects.
  
• Experience with cybersecurity, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery practices is considered an asset.
  
• Experience in mining or industrial environments considered an asset.
  

Preferred Certifications & Technical Experience

• Cisco, Fortinet/FortiGate, Aruba, Meraki, Ubiquiti, or similar networking platforms.
  
• Firewallpolicy management, VPN configuration, VLANs, routing, switching, wireless, DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing.
  
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Auvik , PRTG, Wireshark, FortiAnalyzer , or similar.
  
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, NSE, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Knowledge of server administration, network administration, and infrastructure support practices.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  
• Commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  

What's in ItforYou?

At Magna Mining Inc. we believe supporting our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs to support your well-being and long-term success.

Minimum Salary: $80,000

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Magna Mining. Due to the competitive nature of our recruitment process and the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.