At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer and support enterprise backup, recovery, and infrastructure services at Algonquin College.
- Company: Join Algonquin College, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work options available; inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while advancing your tech career.
- Qualifications: Diploma/degree in IT with experience in backup, recovery, and Microsoft Windows servers.
The predicted salary is between 44.48 - 51.4 $ per hour.
The System Administrator Level 3 administers and supports the College’s enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services. This position installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries; supports lifecycle changes; and provides technical guidance and documentation within established College standards and change-management processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with relevant study in infrastructure, backup, recovery or data protection;
- ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management training;
- Enterprise backup and recovery administration training, including Commvault, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Azure Backup, or equivalent enterprise backup and data protection platforms;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers and enterprise infrastructure in a large, complex environment, including: enterprise backup, recovery, retention and recovery testing; Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and authentication services; virtualization and storage technologies; server configuration, troubleshooting and systems integration; application-aware backup and recovery; and enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP.
- Experience with Linux is an asset.
This position is paid at Payband J. This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).
System Administrator Level 3 in Ottawa employer: Algonquin College
Algonquin College is an exceptional employer, recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity and a Forbes Best Employer in 2026. With a strong commitment to employee growth through comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive culture that values inclusion and collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI adoption in a dynamic educational environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a place where innovation and learning thrive.
