Senior IT Systems Administrator — Hybrid Exchange & Azure

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights College in Fort St. John, BC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join a tight-knit IT team. You will install, configure, and maintain enterprise systems, ensuring security and accessibility of mission-critical data across campuses.

The role is regular full-time, Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, with an immediate start. It includes a BCGEU salary range plus a Labour Market Adjustment and comprehensive benefits including pension and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a System Administrator or in a related role.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange in a hybrid deployment and with SIEM technologies.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, PowerShell, Power Automate, and the Microsoft O365/Azure environment, with solid knowledge of Windows Server and data governance/security.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in planning, designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support systems hardware and software solutions.
• Ensure maintenance, backup/recovery, management, security, and accessibility of mission-critical enterprise systems and data.
• Oversee the cleanliness and performance of on-premises servers and systems.
• Design, plan, and implement new systems in collaboration with the infrastructure team, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other third parties.
• Provide support to staff and students regarding NLC's systems infrastructure.
• Mentor IT team members in the use, management, and administration of systems, utilities, and resources.

Skills

Active Directory

PowerShell

Windows Server

Data governance/security

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Power Automate

O365/Azure

Windows Server

SharePoint

VMs/Virtualization

Job description

Northern Lights College in Fort St. John, BC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join a tight-knit IT team. You will install, configure, and maintain enterprise systems, ensuring security and accessibility of mission-critical data across campuses.

The role is regular full-time, Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, with an immediate start. It includes a BCGEU salary range plus a Labour Market Adjustment and comprehensive benefits including pension and paid leave.