Senior Systems Administrator – Data Center & Cloud

Staples Canada; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

A leading retail company in Richmond Hill is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure high availability and continuity of technology across multiple Data Centers in Canada. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing servers and storage, providing user support, and automating processes. This role offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in implementing and supporting Windows and Linux servers.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional server/systems administration role.
• Strong experience supporting virtualized environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain Data Centre equipment including servers and storage.
• Travel to Data Centers for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Build and maintain virtual and physical servers on Windows and Linux platforms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related

5+ years of equivalent IT experience

Tools

HPE Synergy-series blades

3PAR storage

VMware vCenter

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

Job description

A leading retail company in Richmond Hill is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure high availability and continuity of technology across multiple Data Centers in Canada. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing servers and storage, providing user support, and automating processes. This role offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and performance bonuses.