Systems Administrator - (989841.1)

University of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria is seeking a Unix Specialist Systems Administrator to design, build, and secure our servers, storage and data centres. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline and at least three years of enterprise experience.

The position is continuing and may offer occasional remote work while residing in the local area. Salary ranges from CAD 88,155 to CAD 114,671, with progression through the collective agreement and annual increases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field plus 3+ years in system administration in a large enterprise or academic environment.
• Experience administering Windows Server, AD, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server, etc.
• Proficiency with scripting and revision control (PowerShell scripting, Git).
• Experience with enterprise virtualization, storage and backup environments (VMware, OpenStack, NetApp, Veeam).
• Knowledge of RedHat Enterprise and/or Ubuntu Linux; Ansible, Puppet, Chef.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server issues and automate administrative tasks.
• Lead infrastructure projects, communicate technical impacts, and advise on system maintenance and cybersecurity.
• Provide expert guidance on Linux or Windows systems and lead decisions on adopting and deploying new technologies.
• System maintenance may require off-hours and 24/7 on-call support.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux admin

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

RPM

VMware

OpenStack

Kubernetes

NetApp

Veeam

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> University Systems

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

28 September 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$88,155.00 - $114,671.00

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG13

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Computers, Hardware, Computers, Software, Information Technology

About this Opportunity

This position is for a Unix Specialist (see Unix Specialist requirements in Job Summary below).

This is a continuing position. Only those that hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency are eligible to work in continuing positions.

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world‑class research and commitment to civic engagement.

We know that our employees play a vital role in our success. In exchange,we offer:

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contactKim Lewall - [e-mail]

This position may be eligible to occasionally work from home but you must live in the local area

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $88,155to $97,206. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $114,671. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Mandate:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Data Centre Services, the Systems Administrator works as part of a team to design, build, and ensure the operational effectiveness and security of the university’s servers, storage and data centres. Members of this team maintain administrative, teaching and learning systems essential to the operation of the entire university. These systems are required to be in operation 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year.

Objectives:

• Design, install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex server software and hardware issues and automate administrative tasks.
• Specialize in multiple domains such as storage, backup, virtualization, security, and applications.
• Provide expert guidance on Linux or Windows systems and lead decisions on adopting and deploying new technologies.
• Lead infrastructure projects, communicate technical impacts, and advise on system maintenance and cybersecurity.

System maintenance is usually required to be performed off-hours, and major issues are responded to on a 24/7 basis. This role may require working outside of normal work hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

Job Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline plus at least three years of experience in system administration in a large enterprise or academic environment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Windows Specialist:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and client operating systems, features and roles.
• In-depth experience with administrating multiple Windows server applications (e.g., Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server, etc.).
• Proficiency with scripting and revision control (e.g., PowerShell scripting, Git).
• Expert experience installing and administrating enterprise virtualization, storage and backup environments (e.g., VMware, NetApp, Veeam, etc.).

Unix Specialist:

• Expert knowledge of RedHat Enterprise and/or Ubuntu Linux.
• Proficiency with scripting and revision control (e.g., PERL, Bash and/or Python, Git).
• Working knowledge of provisioning and configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.) and building packages and maintaining repositories (e.g., RPM).
• Expert experience installing and administrating enterprise virtualization, storage and backup environments (e.g., VMware, OpenStack, containers and/or Kubernetes, NetApp, TSM, Veeam, etc.).

In addition, this position requires:

• High degree of attention to detail, the ability to understand complex technical concepts and the need to maintain broad and in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of servers and server operating systems.
• Expert level of problem‑solving abilities; must be able to effectively identify and resolve unique, unusual and highly complex technical problems.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and work under pressure to meet time sensitive and mission critical deadlines in a complex environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train technical staff and teams and act as a resource.
• Ability to successfully contribute to complex projects: developing project work plans; monitoring and directing the activities of a project team.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours on an emergency or pre-scheduled basis.

Experience in an academic environment will be considered an asset.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [e-mail] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.