Senior Systems Administrator - Remote British Columbia

Emil Anderson Group; Chilliwack; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to drive security and automation across a hybrid Microsoft-first environment. The role involves managing the network infrastructure and mentoring technical staff while ensuring the reliability and efficiency of operations. Applicants are encouraged to join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems/network administration across hybrid Windows/M365 environments.
• Strong experience with firewall management and general networking.
• Expertise in PowerShell and automation, including API interactions.

Responsibilities

• Administer Active Directory and M365 ecosystem.
• Manage and optimize network infrastructure including Fortigate firewalls.
• Integrate with Microsoft Graph and line-of-business apps.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Network management

Automation

Security practices

802.1x network configuration

Tools

Git

Microsoft Graph

Linux

SQL Server

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator - Remote British Columbia

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.