Systems Administrator

L3Harris Technologies; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a System Administrator in Mirabel to maintain, configure, and operate computer systems and network equipment for external clients. You will deploy software, manage IIS-based websites, and ensure secure access controls within Windows environments.

Ideal candidates have a university IT degree, strong SDLC/ITIL awareness, and bilingual English-French communication. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, contractors, and customers in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• University degree with specialization in information technology or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding of SDLC, ITIL, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Willingness to automate processes and learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer IIS-hosted websites.
• Configure access rights in Windows and IIS environments.
• Support proprietary tools for data production for websites (XML, XSL-FO, HTML).
• Deploy updates to internal and external web platforms.
• Provide application support for client-facing web solutions.
• Imaging and technical support for computers, laptops and tablets.
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts; resolve issues with limited disruption.
• Troubleshoot with client tech support and create batch files as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Strong communication

Independent working

Education

University degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

Windows

IIS

InstallShield

XML

XSL-FO

HTML

XSLT

Job description

Job Title: System Administrator

Job Location: Mirabel or Enfield, NS

Job Code: 42819

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $66,000 - $116,000 CDN annually

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team. As an active member of the Software Engineering department at L3Harris MAS, you are responsible for the maintenance, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, deployment of software packages and updates, and network equipment for our external clients. You should have a strong technical background with excellent communication skills working in close collaboration with team members within the organization as well as external partners, subcontractors, and customers.

• Provide professional service and support to our clients, both external and on-site
• Strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment and work within a team of like-minded individuals
• Increasing collective team knowledge including being a technical subject matter expert
• Creation and updates on Engineering Enabling Systems technical documentation, processes and procedures

Essential Functions

• Managing and administering websites hosted on IIS
• Configuring and maintaining access rights within Windows and IIS environments
• Supporting proprietary tools used by the Electronic Publishing team to produce data for various websites (knowledge of XML, XSL-FO, and HTML an asset)
• Deploying updates to internal and external web platforms
• Providing application support for client-facing web solutions
• Evaluating and installing computer software, hardware, and operating systems software
• Imaging and technical support for computers, laptops and tablets
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, ensuring all desktop applications, workstations and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
• Liaise with client technical support to troubleshoot technical issues
• Experience with creation and modification of batch files
• Knowledge and understanding of XSLT Style sheet an asset
• Experience with Windows software installation authoring tools like InstallShield to package and deploy development applications to our clients

Qualifications

• University degree with specialization in information technology or equivalent, or equivalent industry experience
• Good understanding and experience of the Software Deployment Lifecycle (SDLC) and working with Software Engineering development and deployment teams.
• Understanding of ITIL foundation, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines and asset
• Strong interest and experience in automation including leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent learning ability; be autonomous and engaged, result-oriented and problem-solving, dynamic and innovative, team-oriented, good adaptability
• Knowledge of aerospace & defence an asset
• Bilingualism required (French / English)

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.