Virtualization System Administrator (Senior Systems Analyst)

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Position Summary

BCIT’s Information Technology Services ( ITS ) Department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Senior Systems Analyst to join our Infrastructure & Networks team. Working with a wide variety of individuals and teams within and outside the department, you will be part of a team responsible for the research, design, implementation and operation of BCIT’s virtualized environments as it relates to the IT Academic, Administrative and Research agendas of BCIT.

This position requires a professional with at least 6 years of intermediate experience in the IT industry. Candidates must have a strong background in Microsoft Hyper‑V system administration for a clustered environment, relevant operational and administration tools for a large compute environment of 50+ hosts and 1,500 server, device and container objects in a multi-campus virtual environment. Additionally, the successful candidate will need foundational knowledge of networking, compute farms and SAN environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• With a team of similar professionals, design and manage virtual networks, storage, and compute resources, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• This role will work closely with SAN and enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to maintain high availability and disaster recovery across virtual environments spanning multiple data centres.
• Perform regular system updates and patches to maintain security and functionality of Hyper‑V environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess and define virtualization needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for virtualization architecture, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor junior members of the BCIT ITS staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in virtualization practices.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant must reside and be able to legally work in Canada. The position is 50% work‑from‑home and 50% on‑site at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Some travel to other campuses may be required.

Additional Information

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S / LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Salary Range

Salary Range $79,823 to $105,759 per annum

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Information Systems / Technology

Department 2

Department 2

Campus Location

Campus Location Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

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