Hybrid - Senior Windows Sys Admin to troubleshoot, build, maintain, optimize and support mission-critical 24/7 AWS and Azure infrastructure and networking

S.i. Systems crown corporation client based in downtown Vancouver is seeking a Senior Windows Sys Admin to troubleshoot, build, maintain, optimize and support mission-critical AWS and Azure infrastructure and networking.

The Sys Admin will also lead and contribute to innovative projects leveraging AWS technologies, including server virtualization, advanced networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect), and security initiatives (IAM, Security Groups, etc.), ensuring the cloud infrastructure remains secure, agile, and future-proof.

Hybrid role - work out of the downtown Vancouver office 3 days/ week (onsite mostly in first month for onboarding)

Salary range: $77,700- $97,100 / annum + bonus + 6% RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation OR 4 weeks vacation with slightly reduced salary

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 7+ years of Windows sys administration experience - strong roficiency in problem identification and troubleshooting techniques, with strong hands-on experience In-depth knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory administration
• Linux server experience
• 5+ years of administering Windows Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID, Exchange Server, RADIUS
• Network and firewall administration (networking, network security, firewalls, routers, and switches) - SD LAN, MPLS
• Experience maintaining infrastructure and networking for company with enterprise software application(s)
• Experience using bash, Ansible or Terraform scripts to automate jobs
• Experience with service, system, and network switches (VLAN configuration) and Firewalls (FortiGate, Checkpoint), monitoring tools and technologies, including widely used applications (e.g., Zabbix, Dynatrace)
• Experience with backup systems used in virtualized environments (i.e. Veeam Enterprise, AWS Backup)
• Familiarity with patch management and configuration management systems (i.e. Endpoint Central, RedHat Satellite Server, AWS System Manager)

NICE TO HAVE:

• Certifications such as Cisco, Fortinet, Red Hat, Microsoft, AWS, Azure) are a plus
• AWS administration experience
• Experience with Cisco Meraki cloud administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

JOB DUTIES:

• Build, maintain, and support IT infrastructure and systems
• Perform operational activities including provisioning, administration, patching, upgrades, monitoring, backup, and server/network recovery
• Adopt new AWS Cloud technologies and actively participate in promoting and establishing company standards and security practices across teams
• Learn how to use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform to implement a variety of secure and scalable Cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS
• Monitor system health to ensure optimal performance; troubleshoot issues and implement resolutions
• Assess and analyze business and system requirements, exploring alternatives to recommend technology solutions
• Participate in system architecture design, planning, and implementation of new systems and solutions
• Work with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure IT projects and support requests are met
• Act as an as an escalation point for Help Desk end user support and help train junior staff as needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Stay current with emerging technologies
• Serve as subject matter expert for technical initiatives and ongoing support
• Provide off-hour, on-call support as needed. Support the leadership team in setting priorities and ensuring timely delivery of projects