IT Systems Administrator

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Full-time

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

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• Paid sick leave
• RRSP

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IT Systems Administrator

We are seeking a permanent full-time IT Systems Administrator based out of Saskatoon to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, configuring, and maintaining critical infrastructure components, in both cloud and on-premises environments, to support the organization. The position will ensure seamless performance of our IT systems, monitor cyber security risk, oversee lifecycle processes, and provide top-tier support for current and future applications.

Company

March Consulting Associates Inc. (“March”) is an employee and Indigenous-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering company headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. March has provided engineering services in the heavy industrial sector for 25 years. Our core values of integrity, adaptability, safety and quality steward our work and dedication to the development and success of our clients.

March takes pride in providing a family-like culture that supports our client’s needs and the well-being of our employees. We hire the right employees for the long-term, where they can come learn and grow their career with the company. We welcome those who have a strong sense of integrity and a passion for their community.

March provides engineering, procurement, project, construction management and advisory services to a variety of resource-based industrial and commercial enterprises. March and its employees have developed specialized expertise in feasibility studies and asset integrity in the heavy industrial sector.

Position Overview

Leadership Skills

• Embody March’s values of Integrity, Safety, Adaptability and Quality
• Effectively communicate
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships across all functional groups within March
• Identify and develop the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, and find avenues for continuous improvement
• Hold yourself accountable for commitments
• Navigate complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Set objectives to align with broader organizational goals
• Prioritize activities with relevant milestones and schedules
• Anticipate and adjust effective contingency plans
• Provide mentorship and training to less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting professional development

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage critical platform building blocks that support the entire organization, including cloud and on-premises systems, devices, and components (e.g., server, storage, virtualization, operating systems)
• Lead lifecycle management of infrastructure components, ensuring high availability and system resilience
• Develop and implement strategies for complex integrations between platforms to enhance IT systems and applications
• Monitor and administer management systems, including performance and security compliance to ensure the health and performance of provisioned building blocks
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and execute escalated technical resolutions, ensuring continuity of services
• Stay current with emerging technologies that drive efficiency and support diverse user needs
• Develop and manage budgets, troubleshoot challenges, and mitigate risks in technical project delivery
• Manage and configure Microsoft ENTRA (formerly Azure AD) for identity and access management
• Administer and optimize Microsoft InTune for mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint security
• Oversee and maintain the organization’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Implement and troubleshoot network configurations (VLANs, VPNs, wireless) to ensure optimal performance and security
• Provide technical support to users, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Collaborate with other IT staff/contractors to improve system functionality and security policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certificate, degree, or related experience in systems administration or related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in systems administration or a related field
• Certification in ITIL and Organizational Change (PROSCI, AMPG)
• Experience with Microsoft ENTRA and InTune in a live environment
• Strong knowledge of network management and administration
• CCNA certification (or equivalent experience) is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices
• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages (Python) for system automation
• Familiarity with other Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Knowledge of commercially available document management, project management system(s) and engineering and design software are considered an assist

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: March benefits offers a comprehensive program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive retirement benefits (RRSP), a health spending account, paid sick time and more!

Work hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Job Type: Full-time