IT System Administrator

COSTI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

COSTI, a thriving non-profit organization in Toronto, is seeking a Systems Administrator to join their IT department. The successful candidate will manage the Microsoft 365 environment, provide technical support, and ensure infrastructure security. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a Systems Administrator role or equivalent.
• Ability to develop solutions using PowerShell and VBScript.
• Familiar with current operating systems and networking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Microsoft 365 environment and perform routine system administration.
• Implement and troubleshoot security measures for system architecture.
• Document technical procedures and assist teams in troubleshooting.

Skills

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

Networking

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

B.Sc. in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

Hyper-V

Cloud Storage

Job description

This range is provided by COSTI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$65,629.00/yr - CA$77,591.00/yr

BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN OUR IT DEPARMENT

COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement, employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI,

please visit our website at www.costi.org.

This is a full-time non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.

DUTIES

• Perform administration activities including routine maintenance and support for Microsoft 365 environment (hybrid), internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, network segments, and data communications infrastructure. Includes physical and virtual (Hyper-V) servers, operating systems, applications, e-mail systems (Exchange Server on-premise and 365), file and print systems, systems and network security, web services, remote access, voice and data communications.
• Develop solutions using PowerShell and PowerApps; Identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft 365/Entra.
• Implements, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft Domains and Domain controllers, Active Directory permissions, group policies, security permissions, print services, updates, systems and data backups and recovery.
• Maintain infrastructure security including operating system security patches and virus defense.
• Monitor datacenter health using management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed;
• Monitor and research logs and systems/security warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance.
• Perform regular backups to protect the organization’s data.
• Document all technical procedures and user guides.
• Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups.
• Work with 3rd party vendors and service providers on projects and ongoing service.
• Apply analytical skills to solve complex problems and recommend alternatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.
• 4-6 years of proven experience in a Systems Administrator position in lieu of degree is required.
• Ability to develop solutions using PowerShell, VBScript, etc. to identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft Workplace Modernization efforts.
• Experience with or knowledge of operating systems and networking, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, exchange, office suite, SAN
• Experience in cloud computing (Microsoft 365/Entra, Cloud Storage, Microsoft Exchange 365
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures using Microsoft operating systems, application suites and tools.
• Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Must be team oriented and able to prioritize job responsibilities to meet the needs of the operation.

OTHER

• Occasional scheduled maintenance outside of regular work hours.

Location: 760 College St. Toronto

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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