System Administrator

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking a System Administrator to join a global, high‑performance team in Calgary. You will deploy, configure, and maintain on‑premises and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security across Windows server environments and VMware platforms.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, implement automation where possible, and contribute to disaster recovery planning. This hybrid role requires strong experience in cloud and on‑premise deployments.

Qualifications

• Proven 5 years experience as a System Administrator focusing on cloud-based systems and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN).
• Extensive Windows Server administration including Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud and datacentre infrastructure for high availability, performance, and security.
• Deploy, configure, monitor, and maintain on-prem and cloud services and applications.
• Conduct system audits, apply updates, and implement security measures.
• Troubleshoot system and performance issues and provide timely user support.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure configurations and SOPs.
• Collaborate with IS and development teams to define best practices for infrastructure and disaster recovery.
• Stay up to date with cloud technologies and implement improvements.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

VMware virtualization

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Network troubleshooting

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Overview

Hexagon Autonous Solutions is looking for a System Administrator to work as part of a knowledgeable and skilled team that operates a global network of Cloud and on-premises server infrastructure. In this position, you will deploy, configure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure components of on-premises and cloud-based services, platforms, and applications. While part of the IS Server team, this position will join a high-performance international team focused on delivering secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure services that underpin the technology deployment and development of an organization that customers depend on across multiple continents.

Location

This hybrid position is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Responsibilities

As a System Administrator, you would be responsible for:

• Manage and maintain the company's cloud and datacentre infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This includes both public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and private cloud environments.
• Deploy, configure, monitor and maintain on prem and cloud-based services, platforms, and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize cloud solutions that align with business requirements.
• Conduct regular system audits to identify vulnerabilities, perform system updates, and implement security measures to protect against potential threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and performance issues, providing timely support to users and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to Cloud and datacentre infrastructure, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with IS and development teams to define and enforce best practices for infrastructure, including automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance system performance and security.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Proven 5 years experience as a System Administrator, with a focus on managing cloud-based systems and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Solid understanding of VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and vSAN.
• Extensive experience with Windows server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS services.

Key Success Factors

• Able to analyze and troubleshoot complex system and network issues, with a focus on VMware and Windows-based systems, both on premise and in the cloud.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-Have

• Familiar with Linux server administration including using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Familiar with networking concepts, protocols, and security principles, specifically as they relate to VMware, Windows and cloud environments.
• Proficient in scripting languages for automation and infrastructure management in a Linux and Windows environment.
• Relevant certifications, such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, are considered an asset.