Platform Systems Administrator

Adastra Corporation; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading data consulting firm in York Region is looking for a skilled Platform Systems Administrator to manage its analytics platform environment. The role includes ensuring system reliability and performance, administering Linux-based operating systems, and managing infrastructure components. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud technologies, ETL tools, and system monitoring. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive compensation package

Flexible and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OS administration with a focus on Linux environments.
• Strong infrastructure administration background across compute, storage, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux‑based operating systems.
• Manage infrastructure components including compute, storage, and system resources.
• Monitor platform health and performance using system monitoring tools.

Skills

Linux OS administration

Infrastructure administration

System monitoring tools

Backup and recovery procedures

Networking fundamentals

Administering enterprise applications

ETL tools support

Cloud technologies

Tools

Ab Initio

AutoSys

HAProxy

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Adastra is seeking a skilled Platform Systems Administrator to support and manage our analytics platform environment. In this role, you will ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and security of core platform components across infrastructure, operating systems, cloud environments, and application layers. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to maintain mission‑critical systems and enable seamless data operations.

Location: Within GTA

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Status: Contract

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux‑based operating systems
• Manage infrastructure components including compute, storage, and system resources
• Monitor platform health and performance using system monitoring tools
• Perform backup, restore, and disaster recovery activities
• Support networking functions including firewalls and file transfers
• Administer platform‑related applications and services
• Manage ETL processes using Ab Initio
• Oversee Alation Data Catalog administration
• Support scheduling and orchestration using AutoSys
• Manage load balancing configurations in HAProxy
• Work with Azure and AWS cloud services to support platform operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OS administration with a focus on Linux environments
• Strong infrastructure administration background across compute, storage, and networking
• Demonstrated experience with system monitoring tools and operational dashboards
• Hands‑on experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures
• Knowledge of firewalls, networking fundamentals, and secure file transfer mechanisms
• Practical experience administering enterprise applications and platforms
• Experience supporting ETL tools, orchestration platforms, and load balancers
• Familiarity with cloud technologies in Azure and/or AWS

Nice To Have

• Experience with Ab Initio ETL administration
• Experience with Alation Data Catalog
• Experience with AutoSys orchestration
• Experience configuring HAProxy load balancing
• Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi‑cloud platform environments

About Adastra

For more than 25 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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