Senior IT Administrator

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Health and dental coverage

Employee assistance program

Annual profit-sharing

Employee share ownership program

RRSP matching after one year

Professional development resources

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Western Canadian electrical distributor to recruit a Senior IT Administrator based in Surrey, BC. The role focuses on leading the management, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure across multiple branch locations and requires after-hours support for urgent security incidents.

The client offers strong employee benefits, including a birthday off, health and dental coverage, an employee assistance program, annual profit-sharing, an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT administration experience, preferably in a multi-site environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, switches, and VPN configurations.
• Willingness and ability to work after hours as required, including responding to critical incidents.
• Experience with VMware, Veeam, Microsoft 365, and enterprise-scale network infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN connections.
• Serve as system administrator for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, Azure, and SAML authentication.
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity programs, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans, applying Zero Trust principles.
• Administer backup, virtualization, and storage systems, including Veeam, VMware, NAS, VOIP, and asset management platforms.
• Provide after-hours support for emergencies, outages, and security incidents, with periodic travel to branch locations.
• Use RMM tools and ticketing systems to monitor, manage, and resolve IT issues efficiently.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to streamline IT operations.
• Provide end-user technical support and mentor junior IT staff.
• Support remote branch offices with network connectivity, endpoint management, and troubleshooting.
• Take ownership of critical IT infrastructure, including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and documentation.
• Plan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments.

Skills

Fortinet firewalls

VPN configurations

VMware

Veeam

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Cybersecurity

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

RMM tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

Senior IT Administrator – Surrey, BC Permanent | On-site

$90,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions across Technology, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established, family-owned Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies, to recruit for a Senior IT Administrator based in Surrey, BC.

They offer a stable, values-driven workplace with strong employee benefits, including a birthday off, health and dental coverage, an employee assistance program, annual profit-sharing, an employee share ownership program, RRSP matching after one year of employment, and access to ongoing professional development resources.

The client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior IT Administrator to lead the management, security, and reliability of their IT infrastructure across multiple branch locations. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and includes mandatory participation in after-hours support for urgent security incidents and critical infrastructure issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN connections
• Serve as system administrator for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, Azure, and SAML authentication
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity programs, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans, applying Zero Trust principles
• Administer backup, virtualization, and storage systems, including Veeam, VMware, NAS, VOIP, and asset management platforms
• Provide after-hours support for emergencies, outages, and security incidents, with periodic travel to branch locations
• Use RMM tools and ticketing systems to monitor, manage, and resolve IT issues efficiently
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to streamline IT operations
• Provide end-user technical support and mentor junior IT staff
• Support remote branch offices with network connectivity, endpoint management, and troubleshooting
• Take ownership of critical IT infrastructure, including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and documentation
• Plan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of IT administration experience, preferably in a multi-site environment
• Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, switches, and VPN configurations
• Willingness and ability to work after hours as required, including responding to critical incidents
• Experience with VMware, Veeam, Microsoft 365, and enterprise-scale network infrastructure
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and disaster recovery

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting remote branches and multi-site IT environments
• Familiarity with RMM tools and ticketing systems for IT service management
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex IT projects
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What Success Looks Like

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex, high-priority issues
• Ability to take full ownership of critical infrastructure and respond confidently under pressure
• Effective mentorship of junior team members alongside consistent end-user support
• Successful execution of IT projects, upgrades, and migrations with minimal disruption