Senior IT Systems Administrator

Are you a highly motivated team player, who wants the opportunity to challenge yourself? Innovative Automation encourages anyone who answered yes to the above question to apply today! 

About Innovative: 

Based in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation designs and delivers advanced custom automation solutions for global manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies. 

At Innovative Automation, we: 

• Lead globally, industry-wide, and locally, with passion and pride 
• Invest in employee growth through training, development, and advancement opportunities 
• Encourage a “work hard, play hard” environment 
• Support community involvement and team connection through events and fundraisers 
• Value safety, family, and well-being alongside performance and quality 

What We offer: 

• Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) 
• Flex-time Policy (flexible start and end times) 
• Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, and EFAP Benefits 
• Healthcare Spending Account 
• Employee Events 
• Educational Assistance Programs 
• Professional Dues Reimbursement 
• Costco Membership Reimbursement 
• Safety Boots and Safety Glasses Allowance 

Job Opportunity: 

The Senior IT Systems Administrator works as part of the IT team, reporting to the IT Manager, and is responsible for the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the organization’s multi-site technology environment. This role administers and improves a hybrid environment of on-premises Active Directory and Azure, supports users, strengthens cybersecurity and compliance, and helps deliver IT services and projects aligned with the organization’s ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 management systems. This is an existing vacancy. 

What You’ll Do: 

Systems Administration & Operations 

• Administer, monitor, and maintain the multi-site hybrid environment, including on-premises Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, endpoints, storage, networks, Active Directory, Azure, and related cloud services. 
• Plan, deploy, test, and document operating system updates, security patches, applications, and infrastructure changes in accordance with change and risk management processes; remediate deployment failures. 
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, performance, security events, and availability; proactively address risks and recurring issues, and plan lifecycle management and modernization. 
• Provide responsive onsite and remote support across all sites through the IT service desk. 

Security, Compliance & Resilience 

• Maintain and test backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures, including documented recovery exercises, using Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE. 
• Investigate security alerts and complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions with internal and external teams. 
• Support ISO 27001 compliance, including control testing, vulnerability remediation, and audit preparation. 
• Perform all duties in accordance with policies and IT principles, including least privilege, privacy, confidentiality, and conflict-of-interest management. 

Standards, Projects & Strategy 

• Develop, maintain, and promote technical standards, secure configuration baselines, and operational procedures; maintain accurate system diagrams, inventories, configuration records, and support documentation. 
• Research, design, implement, and support infrastructure and cloud solutions that improve security, resiliency, scalability, and efficiency, and lead or contribute to related projects. 
• Support the IT Manager with IT strategy, budgeting, technology roadmaps, and operational planning. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers on operations, projects, and licensing; review cloud costs and utilization. 
• Mentor junior IT staff, share knowledge, and provide guidance during incidents, operations, and projects. 

Work Schedule and Travel: 

• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance and on-call support when required, including during significant incidents, to restore production availability quickly and safely. 
• Travel occasionally, including internationally, as business needs require. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Active Directory and Group Policy administration. 
• Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint. 
• Microsoft Azure administration, including Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, authentication, subscriptions, resource governance, and cost management. 
• Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization administration. 
• Endpoint and application management using Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. 
• PowerShell scripting and task automation. 
• Enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls. 
• Cybersecurity best practices, including security hardening, vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring. 
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and accountability, with sound judgement and high ethical standards. 

Education Requirements and Experience: 

• Diploma or degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, infrastructure, cloud services, or a closely related discipline. 
• Relevant Microsoft, cloud, networking, Linux, or security certifications are considered an asset. 

For more information, visit our website at www.innovativeautomation.com.  

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen and assess candidates throughout the recruitment process. 

If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. 

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