System Administrator/System Engineer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a Canadian technology and engineering organization delivering mission-critical solutions across defence, aerospace, and advanced data environments. They are seeking a Systems Administrator to support the design, deployment, administration, and maintenance of highly secure enterprise infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex programs and specialized systems in a collaborative engineering environment, supporting both operational and customer-facing projects.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows and Linux-based systems
• Support VMware and virtualized infrastructure environments
• Participate in system, network, and hardware design activities
• Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Implement and maintain security controls in highly secure environments
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and related services
• Develop and enhance automation, scripting, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot complex system, network, and infrastructure issues
• Assist with hardware installation, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and equipment deployment
• Maintain configuration management, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions
• Support disaster recovery, high availability, and system resiliency initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Administration experience
• Diploma, Degree, or equivalent technical education in Information Technology, Computer Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong administration experience with:LinuxWindows ServerVMware
• Experience working in collaborative team environments
• Strong networking knowledge including:SwitchingRoutingFirewallsNetwork troubleshooting
• Experience with security-focused system administration, including:Security hardeningNetwork scanningSecurity toolsFirewall rule managementAir-gapped or restricted environments
• Scripting experience using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• Docker or container platform experience
• SUSE Linux experience
• Perl scripting
• Git or configuration management tools
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Experience with NIST 800-171, CIS benchmarks, or secure classified environments
• Networking certifications or equivalent experience (CCNA/CCNP-level knowledge)
• Experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and enterprise switching technologies

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Secret Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to participate in the Controlled Goods Program
• Candidates should have a strong likelihood of meeting Canadian government security clearance requirements

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge Canadian technology and engineering programs
• Participate in meaningful projects supporting national capabilities
• Join a highly collaborative team of talented technical professionals
• Long-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
• Exposure to complex infrastructure, networking, security, and systems engineering challenges

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Richmond,BC.

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