Senior Systems Administrator - Remote British Columbia

Emil Anderson Construction; Chilliwack; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada is seeking a Systems/Network Administrator to manage their hybrid Microsoft-first environment, supporting over 600 employees. This role involves administering systems, managing network infrastructure, scripting for automation, and mentoring staff. The position offers competitive wages and a benefits package, along with a dynamic work atmosphere focused on technological advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems/network administration across hybrid Windows/M365 environments.
• Experience with firewall management, VPNs, policies, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Administer and evolve Active Directory and M365 ecosystem.
• Optimize network infrastructure including firewalls and switches.
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell.

Skills

Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation

Strong experience with Intune

Firewall management expertise

Network authentication experience

Tools

Git

Microsoft Graph

Power Automate

Job description

Drive security, reliability, and automation across our hybrid Microsoft-first environment, maintaining the infrastructure supporting over 600 employees in the office, in the field, and behind the wheel. We are a forward-thinking, technology-heavy company, with diverse and modern infrastructure featuring extensive hybridization and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and evolve our on-prem Active Directory and Entra/M365 ecosystem (including ongoing projects like the transition from GPO to InTune-managed Windows endpoints and Autopilot adoption)
• Manage and optimize network infrastructure including, Fortigate firewalls and Unifi switches and access points (including ongoing projects like the transition from Fortinet’s SSLVPN to IPSec client VPN and improved SD-WAN resiliency)
• Maintain an 802.1x network configuration using Network Policy Server (NPS), and improve network hardening through stricter VLAN segmentation, and expanded SIEM alerting
• Develop and maintain tasks using PowerShell and Power Automate to automate tasks including user account management, certificate upkeep, report generation, approval workflows, and software deployment.
• Integrate with Microsoft Graph and many line-of-business app REST APIs to orchestrate cross-platform operations and feed data warehouse pipelines.
• Mentor other technical staff in basic scripting, network technologies, and security practices.
• Maintain and expand company technical documentation.
• Perform disaster recovery simulation and support disaster recovery execution
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ yrs in systems/network administration across hybrid Windows/M365 environments.
• Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation, including API interactions (e.g., Microsoft Graph)
• Strong experience with Intune (device compliance, app deployment, policy management)
• Strong experience with firewall management (VPNs, policies, troubleshooting) and general networking (VLANs, routing, load balancing/failover, etc.)
• Experience configuring 802.1x network authentication and Network Policy Server (NPS)
• Familiarity with Git for script and config management (GitHub, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with Linux and containerization
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or any data transformation and analysis tools (PowerQuery, Power BI, pandas, etc.)
• Exposure to orchestration tools (Power Automate or Azure Logic Apps, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience utilizing Veeam backup and recovery software
• Experience utilizing agent-based AI tools
• Located in or near one of our office spaces in BC (Kelowna, Fraser Valley, Terrace, Valemount)
  
  

Emil Anderson offers competitive wages, benefits and a defined benefit pension plan in addition to a challenging and fun work environment. The salary range for this position will be discussed during the interview stage, taking into consideration candidate qualifications and experience.

Emil Anderson Group is an equal opportunity employer, in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, promotions, and benefits. We base such decisions solely on job-related qualifications, skills, and abilities without regard to race, nationality, ethnicity, color, gender, political affiliation, religion/belief system, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, age, diverse ability, or any other characteristic.