Senior Data Management Infrastructure Specialist

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian defence technology firm is seeking a Senior Data Management Infrastructure Specialist in Ottawa. The role involves designing virtualized environments, managing enterprise servers, and specializing in Active Directory. With 8 years of experience needed in server and network management tools, the position promotes work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and profit-sharing. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion while delivering critical solutions for national security.

Benefits

Flexible work policies

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Profit-sharing plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience or a relevant degree in IT.
• 8+ years of recent experience with patching and Group Policy.
• Strong scripting skills with PowerCLI or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and secure virtualized environments using VMware vSphere.
• Administer and support enterprise servers.
• Manage Active Directory configurations and backups.

Skills

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Windows and Linux servers

Active Directory management

Network troubleshooting

Backup and recovery tools

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in Engineering or Technology

Tools

Veeam

Commvault

PowerCLI

Job description

Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company specializing in purpose-built solutions for government and industry. We deliver mission-critical solutions in systems engineering, simulation and training, and program management as well as in cyber, infrastructure, and operational domains. Through embedded teams, advisory services, and integrated project delivery, we apply deep expertise and innovative thinking to strengthen Canada’s national security.

For nearly 60 years, we’ve recruited veterans and citizens whose leadership, technical expertise, and operational experience align with the work we do for clients such as the Department of National Defence, Public Safety Canada, and other federal agencies. Guided by a social mandate, we create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and citizens who share a passion for the safety and security of Canadians.

Job Description

ADGA is looking to hire a Senior Data Management Infrastructure Specialist to provide the services of an experienced professional with managed data center environments to deliver systems/software engineering services for the special purpose of communications, end-to-end systems development, to support facilities, and to provide operational support for users of developed systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and securing virtualized environments using VMware vSphere/ESXi (7.0/8.0+)
• Administering Windows and Linux-based enterprise servers
• Managing Active Directory, including domain controller configuration, GPOs, and RBAC
• Supporting enterprise storage systems (NetApp FAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel)
• Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)
• Troubleshooting infrastructure components across OS, network, storage, and virtualization layers
• Supporting patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation activities
• Contributing to system architecture planning, technical documentation, and compliance efforts

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution (university, college – minimum 3 years) in an Engineering or Technology faculty; or a minimum of 10 years of experience in an IT systems administrator role, and 5 years of experience within the last 10 years in evaluation, configuration, customization, and integration of hardware and networks. This includes experience with:
  • Server Operating Systems
  • Virtual server technologies (e.g., VMware 7.0/8.0, Microsoft Hyper‑V, Cisco UCS)
  • Desktop machines and/or servers
• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience analyzing and troubleshooting Layer 3 and Layer 4 networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SSL, DNS, L2TP, PPPoE) specifically within virtualized or software‑defined data center networks such as VMware vSphere, NSX, or vDS environments. This includes root‑cause analysis, packet tracing, protocol‑level diagnostics, and resolving performance or connectivity issues in multi‑tenant or segmented environments.
• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience designing, building, hardening, and maintaining enterprise‑grade VMware virtualized environments. This includes architecting secure ESXi or vSphere infrastructure, segmentation, access control, patching, and scalability. Also include scripting/automation experience using tools like PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or PowerShell for provisioning, monitoring, compliance, or lifecycle operations.
• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience configuring, administering, and architecting Linux/Unix and Microsoft Server operating systems in enterprise or virtualized environments. Includes patching, Group Policy, AD integration, access control, auditing, and enforcing security baselines (e.g., CIS/STIG). Mixed‑OS or compliance‑heavy experience is considered an asset.
• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience configuring, hardening, and supporting enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp FAS), managing volumes, snapshots, replication, and integrating with VMware. Also include technical/admin support for iSCSI or Fibre Channel fabrics (zoning, multipathing, performance tuning).
• A minimum of 8 years of recent experience managing Active Directory (OU design, DC config, replication, GPOs, RBAC) and backup/recovery tools like Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup. Should include backup policy design, restore testing, and VMware integration for DR readiness.
• Currently have or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top‑Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top‑Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full‑time and part‑time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee‑centric services and savings programs.