Canvas System Administrator

Shelby American, Inc.; Fairfax Station (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned company dedicated to empowering career advancement. As a Canvas System Administrator, you will lead the design and optimization of learning management systems while supporting various business applications. This role offers the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, where your contributions directly impact the success of the organization. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will help bridge the gap between military experience and civilian careers. Enjoy a flexible, remote work culture with comprehensive benefits that support your professional development.

Benefits

100% employee ownership through ESOP

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO policy with 11 paid holidays

Paid family leave for new parents

Access to 401(k) retirement plan

Monthly reimbursement for high-speed internet

Sponsored professional development and training

Fun and inclusive culture with virtual team events

Qualifications

• Experience with Canvas or similar LMS platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Canvas LMS for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to implement technology-based solutions.

Skills

Canvas Administration

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Problem-Solving

Workflow Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Power Automate

Zapier

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Overview

SOLID (Solutions for Information Design, Inc.) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned company committed to workforce development, credentialing, and innovative application design. For over two decades, SOLID has supported federal, commercial, and nonprofit clients—developing tools that empower career advancement and improve economic mobility.

We are trailblazers in supporting U.S. military service members and veterans, helping them translate their skills into civilian career opportunities. Our work includes the development of digital tools, policy analysis, and consulting services that bridge the gap between military experience and civilian credentials. We take pride in our collaborative, flexible, and family-friendly culture, ensuring our team has the support they need to thrive.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and results-driven Canvas System Administrator to join our collaborative and agile team. In this role, you will play a key part in leading the design, administration, and optimization of applications and workflows within the learning management system, Canvas by Instructure. In addition to Canvas, this role will provide support for a variety of business systems including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other core platforms used across the organization. This is an ideal position for a systems-savvy generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys improving how technology enables business operations.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll grow your skills and help elevate others—mentoring teammates and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain applications, workflows, and integrations within the Canvas by Instructure LMS to support operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Canvas by Instructure LMS platform, managing user access, data integrity, and system updates, to include understanding, recommending, and developing system enhancements for process automation, improvement, and efficiency.
• Support and administer other business systems including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology-based solutions.
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage service requests, and liaise with vendors when necessary.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding of employees from a systems-access standpoint.
• Maintain system documentation, including configurations, workflows, and user guides.
• Stay informed on emerging tools and best practices that could benefit the organization.
• Follow governance best practices, maintain security and CMMC compliance, and inform process improvements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation for Position of Trust.
• Experience administering Canvas (Instructure or similar platforms), including workflow design and automation.
• Familiarity with business systems such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and cloud-based productivity tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work across departments.
• Self-starter mindset with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, etc.) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic scripting or low-code/no-code platform experience.
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized organization with cross-functional responsibilities.
• Exposure to system integration or data migration projects.
• Experience troubleshooting or managing CANVAS to SQL integration via API.
• Insights into CANVAS data normalization and business intelligence.
• Prior exposure to any Azure or AWS DevOps processes.

This position is contingent upon a contract award.

Why Join SOLID? At SOLID, we offer more than just a job—we offer ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has a personal stake in our success and a voice in how we grow.

Benefits include:

• 100% employee ownership through our ESOP
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO policy with 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid family leave for new parents
• Access to 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly reimbursement for high-speed internet
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
• Sponsored professional development and training
• A fun and inclusive culture with regular virtual team events

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

This position will require and is dependent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.

SOLID is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Equal Opportunity Clause §60-1.35, SOLID ensures that employees and applicants are not restricted from discussing or disclosing their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. Our policies do not prohibit, or tend to prohibit, employees or applicants from discussing or disclosing their compensation.

All employees and applicants will have access to our nondiscrimination provision, which is included in our employee manuals and handbooks and posted in conspicuous places or electronically where they are readily available.