System Administrator (12 Month Contract)

Venturis Capital Corporation; Coquitlam; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment rental services is seeking a System Administrator on a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage Windows and Linux servers, ensure system security, and design network infrastructure. This remote role offers competitive compensation and flexible benefits, catering to skilled professionals committed to IT excellence.

Benefits

Company paid medical health care plan

Dental and vision plan

Annual health care spending account

100% employer paid life and disability insurance

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in systems and network administration.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator or CCNA are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in Azure environments.
• Design and implement network services including firewalls, VPNs, and switches.
• Administer Active Directory and oversee patch management.

Skills

Windows and Linux server management

Network design and implementation

Active Directory and Azure AD administration

Security best practices

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or IT related

Tools

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Job description

System Administrator (12 Month Contract)

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Venturis Capital Corporation strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry. With an entrepreneurial spirit, people-focused mindset, and mission-driven approach, Venturis and its companies have achieved consistent growth across North America.

Today, the Venturis group of companies represents an extensive and integrated network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1,400 employees. In addition to our expanding dealership network, our portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Venturis is looking for a System Administrator (12 Month Contract) to join our team remotely in Coquitlam, British Columbia. As the System Administrator, you’ll be managing and maintaining Windows and Linux servers, primarily in Azure, to ensure performance, security, and availability. You'll design and support network infrastructure, administer identity and access systems like Active Directory and Azure AD, and oversee critical services such as DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and web hosting environments.

As the System Administrator your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in on-premises and Azure environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security
• Design, implement, and support network services including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and routers
• Administer Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune, and Group Policy while enforcing MFA and Conditional Access policies
• Provision and manage web hosting stacks (IIS, WordPress, Azure App services, Nginx, Apache) and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or similar
• Oversee domain, DNS, SSL/TLS, CDN, WAF (Cloudflare and Azure), and DDoS protection
• Optimize web availability and performance
• Implement patch management and vulnerability assessment (Windows, Linux and web platforms)
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or Bash
• Monitor system, network, and application health. Analyze logs, remediate issues, and maintain documentation
• Ensure reliable backup, replication, and disaster recovery for servers, databases, and storage
• Collaborate with development and support teams, and act as an escalation point for complex issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in systems and network administration across Windows, Linux, and Azure
• Post-secondary degree is an asset (Computer Science, IT related, Business)
• Proven expertise in web infrastructure, DNS, SSL/TLS, and cloud networking
• Deep understanding of security best practices, zero-trust principles, and compliance frameworks
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator or CCNA would be an asset

Venturis is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching

The base pay range for this role is: $95,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience.

This is a remote role based in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Venturis Capital would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Equipment Rental Services

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