Systems Administrator

Michael Page; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain and optimize the organization’s IT infrastructure across servers, networks, and security. You will provide expert support and ensure reliable operations while driving continuous improvement and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise IT environments, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to document solutions for repeatable success.

Qualifications

• Experience administering enterprise IT environments including servers, operating systems, networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with infrastructure security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, networks, and core systems to identify issues early.
• Investigate and resolve system incidents, documenting solutions to support consistent issue resolution.
• Manage user accounts, access permissions, and system configurations to maintain appropriate access.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and operating systems used across the company.
• Complete routine system maintenance, updates, and backups to help protect system availability.
• Review system performance and capacity, identifying practical improvements to maintain stable operations.
• Work with technology colleagues and business users to understand technical needs and address service requests.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for system settings, changes, and recurring support procedures.

Skills

System administration

Networking

System monitoring

User support

Job description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable business operations. This role provides technical expertise across systems, networks, security, and user support while driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement.

The company operates in the insurance industry in Thornhill.

Description

• Monitor servers, networks, and core systems to identify issues early and maintain reliable service.
• Investigate and resolve system incidents, documenting solutions to support consistent issue resolution.
• Manage user accounts, access permissions, and system configurations to maintain appropriate access.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and operating systems used across the company.
• Complete routine system maintenance, updates, and backups to help protect system availability.
• Review system performance and capacity, identifying practical improvements to maintain stable operations.
• Work with technology colleagues and business users to understand technical needs and address service requests.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for system settings, changes, and recurring support procedures.

Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. Company encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful candidate will possess experience administering enterprise IT environments, including servers, operating systems, networking, and user support. They will demonstrate strong technical troubleshooting abilities, an understanding of infrastructure security best practices, and familiarity with system monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization. Experience supporting business-critical applications and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders will be highly valuable. The ideal individual will communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical users, prioritize competing demands, and maintain a customer‑focused approach. They will be detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing to team objectives. A continuous learning mindset and commitment to delivering reliable, efficient IT services will help them excel in the role.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to manage and support critical technology infrastructure that supports business operations.

* Exposure to a broad range of systems, networks, security, and technical environments.

* Visibility across multiple business functions through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

* Ongoing learning opportunities through hands‑on technical problem solving and system improvements.

* Ability to make a direct impact on operational stability, efficiency, and user experience.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable business operations. This role provides technical expertise across systems, networks, security, and user support while driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Client Details

The company operates in the insurance industry in Thornhill.

Description

• Monitor servers, networks, and core systems to identify issues early and maintain reliable service.
• Investigate and resolve system incidents, documenting solutions to support consistent issue resolution.
• Manage user accounts, access permissions, and system configurations to maintain appropriate access.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, and operating systems used across the company.
• Complete routine system maintenance, updates, and backups to help protect system availability.
• Review system performance and capacity, identifying practical improvements to maintain stable operations.
• Work with technology colleagues and business users to understand technical needs and address service requests.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for system settings, changes, and recurring support procedures.

Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. Company encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful candidate will possess experience administering enterprise IT environments, including servers, operating systems, networking, and user support. They will demonstrate strong technical troubleshooting abilities, an understanding of infrastructure security best practices, and familiarity with system monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization. Experience supporting business-critical applications and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders will be highly valuable. The ideal individual will communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical users, prioritize competing demands, and maintain a customer‑focused approach. They will be detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing to team objectives. A continuous learning mindset and commitment to delivering reliable, efficient IT services will help them excel in the role.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to manage and support critical technology infrastructure that supports business operations.

* Exposure to a broad range of systems, networks, security, and technical environments.

* Visibility across multiple business functions through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

* Ongoing learning opportunities through hands‑on technical problem solving and system improvements.

* Ability to make a direct impact on operational stability, efficiency, and user experience.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants