Server Administrator

The Salvation Army in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Server Administrator to oversee on‑premises, hosted, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. You will ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical infrastructure and provide technical leadership to IT teams supporting business continuity.

The role requires hands‑on expertise with Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper‑V, Nutanix, and Azure, plus Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID).

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of enterprise server and infrastructure administration in a senior role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID).
• Experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, security, automation, monitoring, and deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V, Nutanix.
• Networking knowledge: Cisco/Meraki, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewall administration.
• PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience.
• Experience in backup, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Certifications like M365, Azure, Cisco, ITIL, Nutanix are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise server infrastructure (Windows Server, virtualization, cloud).
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Entra ID).
• Oversee Azure operations for secure, scalable, highly available services.
• Manage Active Directory and hybrid identity, Conditional Access, MFA, access governance.
• Implement, monitor security solutions (firewalls, antivirus, IDS).
• Lead server deployments, upgrades, migrations, modernization projects.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, implement improvements.
• Develop disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Drive automation with PowerShell and Graph API.
• Provide leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance with security teams.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

College diploma or university degree in CS/IT

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

Azure

Job description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose Summary:

The Server Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of the organization's on-premises, hosted, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. This role ensures the availability, performance, and reliability of critical infrastructure, including servers, networking, cloud services, identity management, and security platforms. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in Microsoft 365 administration, Azure operations, infrastructure modernization, automation, and cybersecurity while supporting business continuity and delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Administer and maintain enterprise server infrastructure, including Windows Server, virtualization platforms, and cloud environments.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Entra ID, and related security and compliance tools.
• Oversee Azure cloud operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available services.
• Manage Active Directory, hybrid identity environments, Conditional Access, MFA, and user access governance.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor infrastructure security solutions, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Lead infrastructure projects involving server deployments, upgrades, cloud migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor system, network, and tenant performance; troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and related technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, documentation, and best‑practice guidance while collaborating with security, networking, and business teams.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills:

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering enterprise server and infrastructure environments in a senior technical capacity.
• Strong hands‑on experience supporting Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Entra ID.
• Experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, security, automation, monitoring, and deployment services.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper‑V, and Nutanix platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco and Meraki environments, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewall administration.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Expertise in virtualization, high availability, clustering, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments.
• Microsoft 365, Azure, Cisco, ITIL, and/or Nutanix certifications are considered strong assets.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to delivering exceptional support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivation, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Experience working effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.