Senior Systems Administrator

Irving Oil Ltd.; Saint John; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned energy company in Saint John is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server installations, Active Directory, and related services. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience and strong problem solving and communication skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Access to a fitness facility

Annual bonus plan

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation options

Wellness support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in system architecture and deployment.
• Experience as an Active Directory Administrator in a large enterprise.
• Familiar with security best practices in Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Active Directory structures according to best practices.
• Manage user and service accounts ensuring secure access.
• Implement security measures for compliance and data protection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerShell

Windows Server

Job description

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Senior Systems Administrator

Apply locations Saint John time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R126184

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for Windows Server installation and maintenance, Active Directory authentication and adjacent Microsoft services such as Domain Name Resolution (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Certificate Services (CA). You will be translating the organization's business strategies into technology plans to propose, develop, design and lead the implementation of innovative and complex IT architecture solutions to support core organizational functions and assure their security and high availability.

What we offer:

• Work environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive compensation – Includes an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid vacation – There is an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program

Your Responsibilities :

• Active Directory and Entra ID Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain structures that align with organizational requirements and best practices
• User and Group Management: Create, modify, and manage user and service accounts, groups, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient access to network resources
• Group Policy Management: Develop and enforce Group Policies to standardize and secure desktop and server configurations, application settings, and security settings across the network
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve issues related to Active Directory and Entra ID, authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access control in a timely and efficient manner
• Security and Compliance: Implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Backup and Recovery: Establish and maintain reliable backup and recovery processes for Active Directory, ensuring minimal downtime in the event of data loss or system failure
• Collaboration with IT Teams: Work closely with other IT teams to integrate Active Directory and Entra ID services with other systems, applications, and infrastructure components
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, policies, and procedures
• Upgrades and Patch Management: Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and updates to ensure the security and performance of the Active Directory environment
• Monitoring and Reporting: Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address issues and generate regular reports on system performance and security

Your Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proven ability to maintain good working relationships with stakeholders including senior leaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills required
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to quickly identify and mitigate problems
• Very customer and resolution focused

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or professional diploma with significant professional experience
• 7 years of experience in system architecture, design, development, and deployment
• Proven experience as an Active Directory Administrator and Entra ID in a large enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems and associated technologies
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and management
• Experience with Group Policy management and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within Active Directory and Entra ID
• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are a plus
• Experience following Security best practices and principles
• Experience in architecting/designing within Microsoft Infrastructure and Applications (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, System Center/Intune, SCCM, Windows Server etc.), Microsoft M365 Platform technologies, and Experience in architecting/designing within cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu) would be considered an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’screated when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Information Technology

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Information Technology

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Who we are

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.