Senior Systems Administrator – Infra & Security Lead

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Canada is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee the design, build, and operational effectiveness of its servers and data centers. The role requires expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, leading projects, and ensuring security. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and extensive experience in system administration, alongside strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within diverse teams. This position involves off-hour work as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system administration in a large enterprise or academic environment.
• Expertise in operational effectiveness and security for servers and data centers.
• Ability to work outside normal hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the university's servers and data centers.
• Troubleshoot complex server software and hardware issues.
• Lead infrastructure projects and communicate technical impacts.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server expertise

Linux system administration

Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, PERL, Bash, Python)

Virtualization environment management

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant discipline

Tools

VMware

NetApp

Git

Job description

A university in Canada is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee the design, build, and operational effectiveness of its servers and data centers. The role requires expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, with responsibilities including troubleshooting, leading projects, and ensuring security. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and extensive experience in system administration, alongside strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within diverse teams. This position involves off-hour work as needed.