GSTS

Lead Systems Administrator

GSTS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Own the full employee IT lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—ensuring new hires are productive on day one and systems remain secure, scalable, and lightweight as the company grows.
  • Design, deploy, and evolve cloud and SaaS systems (Azure AD, Intune, Jamf, AWS) with an emphasis on simplicity, automation, and scalability, making judicious trade-offs where necessary.
  • Develop and maintain network diagrams, manage firewall configurations, VPN (Fortinet / OpenVPN) and AWS Server setups, and ensure secure and efficient network operations.
  • Oversee the configuration and management of security tools, including email security solutions, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Defender, and log management systems.
  • Create and implement IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficient operations.
  • Provide responsive, solution-oriented support while proactively identifying recurring issues and eliminating root causes through automation or process improvement.
  • Manage and deploy system patches and updates to maintain security and functionality across all devices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in IT system administration, with a focus on user account management, system configuration, and network infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure Active Directory, SharePoint, Intune for Windows, Jamf for Mac
  • Experience with Fortinet firewall management and VPN configuration.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing security tools such as email security solutions, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Defender, and log management systems.
  • Familiarity with device imaging and deployment processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and PTO
  • 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits for you and your family
  • Annual HSA/FSA allotment
  • Access to virtual mental and physical health professionals
  • Annual professional development spend
  • One-time tech allowance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT system administrationuser account managementsystem configurationnetwork infrastructurecloud systemsSaaS systemsfirewall managementVPN configurationsecurity tools managementdevice imaging
Soft Skills
problem-solvingindependent workcommunicationcollaboration