System Administrator Level 3 - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (1 year contract) Repost

ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The System Administrator Level 3 at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology administers and supports the College's enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services.

This role installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries; supports lifecycle changes; and provides technical guidance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with relevant study in infrastructure, backup, recovery or data protection.
• ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management training.
• Enterprise backup and recovery administration training, including Commvault, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Azure Backup, or equivalent enterprise backup and data protection platforms.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers and enterprise infrastructure in a large, complex environment, including:

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports the College's enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services.
• Installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries.
• Supports lifecycle changes; provides technical guidance and documentation within established College standards and change-management processes.
• Experience with Linux is an asset.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Authentication services

Virtualization

Storage technologies

Server configuration

Systems integration

Application-aware backup

TCP/IP

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Computer Science/IT or related discipline

Tools

Commvault

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

Azure Backup

Job description

Department: Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies Position Type: Full-Time Support Salary Range: $44.48-$51.40-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Anticipated Start Date: December 21, 2026 Length of Contract: 1 year

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: November 19, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

The System Administrator Level 3 administers and supports the College's enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services. This position installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries; supports lifecycle changes; and provides technical guidance and documentation within established College standards and change-management processes.

Required Qualifications

Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with relevant study in infrastructure, backup, recovery or data protection; ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management training; Enterprise backup and recovery administration training, including Commvault, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Azure Backup, or equivalent enterprise backup and data protection platforms; Minimum three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers and enterprise infrastructure in a large, complex environment, including:

• o enterprise backup, recovery, retention and recovery testing;
• o Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and authentication services;
• o virtualization and storage technologies;
• o server configuration, troubleshooting and systems integration;
• o application-aware backup and recovery;
• o enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP.

Experience with Linux is an asset *This position is paid at Payband J *Vacancy is for P23466 This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.HR26 | Corporate Policies (subject to change).

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