Systems Administrator (Windows)

Job Overview

This role represents an opportunity with a partner company based in Canada, seeking a Systems Administrator specializing in Windows environments. The position is hybrid, blending onsite and potential remote work, tasked with designing, securing, and optimizing Windows infrastructure within a dynamic technology setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and streamline Windows infrastructure to heighten reliability, improve performance, and boost operational efficiency through automation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system issues thoroughly, conducting root cause analyses paired with sustainable fixes.
• Manage incident response efforts to restore critical services swiftly, minimizing impact on business operations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement patches alongside remediation strategies to fortify infrastructure security.
• Engage in regular security audits and contribute proactively to elevating the organization's security framework.
• Implement privileged access strategies including Just Enough Administration (JEA) and Just-In-Time (JIT) administration to manage permissions effectively.
• Design and refine infrastructure deployment workflows applying DevOps principles, with focus on automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Craft and deploy automation scripts and modern deployment methods aimed at reducing manual efforts and enhancing operational productivity.
• Create and update thorough technical documentation to support teams and ensure consistency in operations.
• Mentor colleagues, fostering technical excellence and collaborative work culture.
• Continuously seek opportunities to upgrade and modernize Windows environments through innovative technology solutions.
• Keep abreast of emerging technological trends, contributing to ongoing improvements in infrastructure reliability and automation capabilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of professional experience managing Windows Server environments.
• Proficient with Windows Server versions 2019, 2022, and 2025.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps, especially concerning pipelines, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automation procedures.
• Expert skill in PowerShell scripting to support automation tasks.
• Familiar with Group Policy management, JEA, JIT administration, and managing privileged access control.
• Well-versed in infrastructure security principles and practices to maintain a secure computing environment.
• Experience working with telecommunications and VMware platforms considered beneficial.
• Available to provide operational support beyond typical business hours when necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving skills alongside solid analytical capabilities.
• Fluency in both English and French, with strong communication skills in both languages.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Engagement with advanced Microsoft technologies, cloud services, and DevOps methodologies.
• Significant responsibility and influence over infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• A collaborative workplace that encourages innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop skills in automation, security, and enterprise system management.
• A culture fostering knowledge exchange and supporting employee growth and development.

Additional Information

The company uses AI-driven processes to ensure fair, speedy application evaluations aligned with the position's requirements. Final recruitment decisions rest with the hiring company. Applicants' personal data will be processed in compliance with relevant data protection legislation, and applicants retain rights over their data usage. AI tools may be used to assist application assessment but do not replace human judgment.