System Administrator

Actalent; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a skilled System Administrator to manage Windows machines and maintain CI/CD processes. The role requires 10+ years of experience and strong knowledge in security practices. This is a fully remote position available across Canada, offering a competitive pay range of $60.00 - $70.00 per hour in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a large fleet of Windows machines, virtual or physical.
• 10+ years of total experience in system administration.
• Self-starter with a proactive personality.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure projects using Terraform as part of a team.
• Create, maintain, and iterate on CI / CD processes.
• Design and deploy complex automation, monitoring, and analysis solutions.
• Manage the organization's continuous integration and delivery pipeline.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage incidents.
• Secure, scale, and manage virtual environments.

Skills

PowerShell

Networking

Linux

Jenkins

Terraform

Automation

Continuous integration

Cloud expertise (AWS/Azure)

Tools

VMWare

Ansible

Job description

We are seeking a skilled System Administrator who will manage a large fleet of Windows machines and interact with clients on a weekly basis. The ideal candidate will be familiar with security requirements and maintain existing pipelines, building on established frameworks rather than starting from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure projects using Terraform as part of a team.
• Create, maintain, and iterate on CI / CD processes for new and existing services, including containerizing workloads.
• Design and deploy complex automation, monitoring, and analysis solutions.
• Manage the organization's continuous integration and delivery pipeline to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage incidents as they arise.
• Secure, scale, and manage virtual environments.
• Continuously evaluate existing systems against industry standards and recommend improvements.
• 3+ years managing a large fleet of Windows machines, virtual or physical.
• 10+ years of total experience in system administration.
• Strong knowledge of programming, particularly PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of networking and security best practices.
• Proficiency in Linux, Jenkins, Automation, Terraform, and continuous integration.
• Self-starter with a proactive personality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Cloud expertise in AWS or Azure is highly desirable.
• Experience with VMWare and virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise organizations.
• Knowledge of PKI certificates and Fortigate or equivalent firewalls.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.

This is a 100% remote position based anywhere in Canada. The role offers a highly collaborative team environment with a flexible 9-5 schedule. There is a strong possibility of extension and opportunities to gain cloud exposure through DevOps practices. The team values autonomy and flexibility in roles.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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