Systems Administrator

Some of what you will do: Systems Administrator is a Senior position. The recipient will be responsible for high availability and continuity of technology and infrastructure in multiple Data Centers across Canada. The recipient will have extensive experience in implementing, maintaining and supporting Windows and Linux servers, provisioning storage, and interconnectivity of all Data Centre systems. The recipient will have strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as be able to adapt to changing, fast-paced and high-pressure work environment. Specifically, You Will: Design, implement and maintain Data Centre equipment including, but not limited to, servers, storage, network switches, and vendor appliances. Travel as required to Data Centers to implement, maintain and troubleshoot the environment. Build and maintain virtual and physical servers on Windows and Linux platforms. Manage and monitor virtual environment using VMware vCenter. Create/modify/delete objects and resources in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, DNS management using Infoblox or similar technology/services and Group Policy Objects. Build and manage Cloud VM’s and resources. Implement and maintain file share services, web services, SFTP/FTP services, SSL certificates. Automate and streamline processes using PowerShell, Command Shell and other languages and technologies. Provide escalation level support to Help Desk and other departments. On-call/after-hours support duties on a rotational basis amongst the team. Some of what you need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or a related field of study and/or 5 + years of equivalent IT working experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional server/systems administration role. Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting virtualized environments. Must have a drive to continually improve and a passion for evolving technology HPE Synergy-series blades and chassis, DL-series rack-mount servers, 3PAR storage and knowledge/experience with other comparable brands. IIS, SFTP, FTP, InfoBlox/DNS, SSL Certificates and Splunk. Ability to work effectively, both independently or as a team member. Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills. Physical demands/working conditions: Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy. Some of what you will get: Associate discount Health and Dental benefits RRSP/DPSP Performance bonuses Learning & Development programs And more... We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy. About the Team At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

The Systems Administrator, a senior role, is responsible for ensuring the high availability and continuity of technology and infrastructure across multiple Canadian Data Centers. Key duties include designing, implementing, and maintaining Data Center equipment, managing virtual environments, and automating processes using scripting languages.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or 5+ years of equivalent experience, including a minimum of five years in a professional server/systems administration role and supporting virtualized environments. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and experience with specific hardware/software like HPE Synergy and Splunk are essential.

• Associate discount • Health and Dental benefits • RRSP/DPSP • Performance bonuses • Learning & Development programs

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• Windows Servers
• Linux Servers
• Storage Provisioning
• Data Center
• VMware vCenter
• Active Directory
• Microsoft 365
• DNS Management
• Infoblox
• Group Policy Objects
• Cloud VMs
• PowerShell
• Command Shell
• HPE Synergy
• 3PAR Storage
• Splunk

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

4 days per week