System Administrator

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonous Solutions in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a System Administrator to join a global network of cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You will deploy, configure, and maintain underlying infrastructure components across cloud platforms and datacentres.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong VMware and Windows Server skills, and a collaborative, security-focused mindset. This hybrid position offers opportunities with international teams on secure, scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a System Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP.
• VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter/vSAN proficiency.
• Windows Server administration including AD, GPO, DHCP and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud and datacentre infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Deploy, configure, monitor and maintain on prem and cloud-based services, platforms, and applications.
• Conduct regular system audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing timely user support.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud and datacentre infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IS and development teams to enforce best practices for infrastructure.
• Stay updated on cloud technologies and implement improvements to enhance performance and security.

Skills

Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP

VMware virtualization

Windows Server administration (AD, GPO

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.

The 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.

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.