Senior Systems Administrator

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a one-year contract. This position offers hybrid work, requiring 3 days in the office at Queens Quay, Toronto. While work is primarily during regular business hours, flexibility for evenings and weekends may be necessary to complete projects. The role involves work in both office and manufacturing facilities, with potential travel to local sites.

The Senior Systems Administrator will be responsible for supporting day-to-day infrastructure operations and projects in a global environment. Collaboration with network and cloud engineers will be essential to support, troubleshoot, and maintain our core infrastructure systems, including:

– Windows Servers
– Identity and access management
– Patching management
– M365
– Networking
– Cloud platforms

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of deep hands-on skills, strong documentation discipline, effective incident response capabilities, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

**Required Qualifications:**
– 7+ years in IT infrastructure support/administration within mid-to-large, multi-site/global environments
– Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy
– Strong Microsoft Entra ID experience, including SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, identity lifecycle, and app integrations
– Hands-on M365 administration experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, compliance, and security configurations
– Strong networking skills with Cisco switches/firewalls and Meraki wireless, including basic configuration and troubleshooting
– Extensive experience with patching management and vulnerability remediation
– Good experience with network structured cabling (rack mounting, patch panel, patch cords)
– Basic knowledge of Azure cloud operations
– Relevant certifications: Microsoft (MS-900, MS-102, SC-300), Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), ITIL Foundation
– Knowledge of scripting with PowerShell is an asset

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email to rose.manzon@cdw.ca.