Senior System Administrator

Harris Computer; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer in Ottawa is hiring a Cloud Operations Administrator to configure, monitor, and manage cloud instances for Canadian government customers. You will ensure high availability, reliability, and security while supporting test and production environments.

The role requires knowledge of Linux/Windows, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and strong automation with DevOps practices. A hybrid work model and on-call rotation are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in system administration and cloud operations.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Experience with automation and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain services, instance nodes, networks, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Design, maintain, and improve infrastructure-as-code and automation pipelines for reliability.

Skills

System administration

Cloud computing

Azure

AWS

DevOps

Automation

Network protocols

Security best practices

Linux

Windows Server

Docker

Kubernetes

Puppet

Terraform

Ansible

Bicep

Helmchart

AKS

VMware

XCP-NG

JVM

Git

OpenSSL

TCPDump

Wireshark

PowerCLI

SysInternals Suite

BIRT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology (or a related field) or an equivalent combination of education and additional relevant work experience

Tools

VMware

XCP-NG

JVM

Docker

Kubernetes

Puppet

Terraform

Ansible

Bicep

Helmchart

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Operations Administrator

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

As a Cloud Operations Administrator in our North American service delivery group, you will be responsible for configuring, monitoring, and managing the cloud instances of CBN solutions for our Canadian government customers at the federal and provincial/territorial levels. In this position you will manage and provide ongoing support to ensure they remain highly available, reliable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain services, instance nodes, networks, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Design, maintain, and improve infrastructure‑as‑code and automation pipelines to reduce manual operations and improve reliability and repeatability.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning

• Monitor system and database instances performance, identify issues, and optimize performance.

Security Management

• Implement and manage security measures to protect systems and databases instances from unauthorized access and threats.

Backup and Recovery

• Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to ensure services and instances are ready and available 24/7 and on demand.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide technical support for systems and instances in test and production environments.

Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system and database configurations, changes, processes, and procedures.

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level I) security clearances
• Able to work on-call rotation (evenings, weekends)
• Able to travel approx. 2-6 weeks/year

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology (or a related field) or an equivalent combination of education and additional relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of the following:
  • System administration
  • Cloud computing
  • Azure or AWS development
  • DevOps principles and practices
  • Automation
  • Network protocols
  • Security best practices
• Technical expertise:
  • Linux, Windows Server, cloud instances.
  • VMware, XCP-NG, JVM
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, Helmchart
• 4-7 years of experience of system administration/cloud operations experience
  • A mix of on-prem, hybrid and cloud environment experience
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience of system administration/cloud operations experience
  • A mix of on-prem, hybrid and cloud environment experience
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience
• CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or AWS Associate certification.
• Technical expertise:
  • Servers, Storage (SAN/NAS), Switches, Routers, VLAN
  • Firewalls, VPN, VLANs
  • Apache, Tomcat
  • SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby
  • Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, TLS, BitLocker, LUKS
  • Git, OpenSSL, TCPDump, Wireshark, PowerCLI, SysInternals Suite, BIRT
• Fluency in French (speak, read, write)

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].