At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer and enhance enterprise tech environments while solving complex IT challenges.
- Company: Join Paladin Security, a certified Great Place to Work with a focus on respect and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, medical benefits, paid time off, and educational assistance.
- Other info: Hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for professional development await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in IT while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in systems administration with skills in Windows Server and PowerShell scripting.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
This position is based out of our Corporate IT hub in Etobicoke, Ontario, with hybrid flexibility depending on location. You will support and enhance enterprise technology environments that power operations for teams across Canada and the United States.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 services.
- Support enterprise virtualization platforms, storage networks, and backup infrastructure.
- Monitor system availability, perform upgrades, and execute routine patching and maintenance.
- Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, working alongside the Service Desk and third-party vendors.
- Apply security controls, investigate system alerts, and support Zero Trust architecture principles.
- Develop PowerShell scripts and automation routines to streamline IT operations.
- Assist with business continuity planning, disaster recovery tests, and new office setups or relocations.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and coordinate system maintenance with internal partners.
Must Haves:
- 3+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
- Practical experience administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
- Proven ability to write scripts using PowerShell or standard automation tools.
- Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and systematic troubleshooting skills.
- Post-secondary degree, diploma, certification, or equivalent practical experience in Information Technology or Computer Science.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience managing Azure or AWS cloud services.
- Hands-on work with Nutanix or other virtualization systems.
- Familiarity with Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Exposure to Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) or Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Knowledge of SQL Server management or Five9 contact center systems.
What's In It For You?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and statutory holidays.
- Educational assistance programs for ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities for growth and career progression within a national organization.
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Intermediate Systems Administrator in Toronto employer: Paladin Security
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