System Administrator

What Vista Does

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.

Why We Do It

We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.

Where We Work

The benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

What You Would Do in This Role

The Senior System Administrator leverages specialized expertise to manage complex IT systems and network infrastructures, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations. This role involves designing advanced network architectures, leading significant projects, mentoring team members, and contributing strategically to IT initiatives.

• Network Architecture Design: Design and implement secure, reliable, and scalable network architectures for LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments.
• Advanced System Management: Oversee and maintain complex servers, networking equipment, and hardware to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime.
• Security Administration: Manage network security, including configuring Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs, to protect company data and systems.
• Protocol Configuration: Configure and manage advanced networking protocols such as VLANs, Stacking, LACP, STP, BGP, QoS, VRRP, TCP/IP, and DHCP.
• WAN Management: Manage corporate-wide networks with a mix of WAN links (MPLS, VPLS, SD-WAN, PTP, etc.).
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor servers and networks using tools like Zabbix, Wireshark, and SolarWinds; quickly diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Documentation: Document all installations, repairs, maintenance tasks, and system performance, providing comprehensive reports for transparency.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior and intermediate administrators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities for technological improvements and drive the implementation of innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 5–8 years in system administration roles, with expertise in complex IT and network environments.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), virtualization technologies, and network infrastructure.
• Networking Expertise: Proficiency in configuring HP routers & switches, Cisco Meraki devices, and advanced networking protocols.
• Security Knowledge: Experience managing network security, including Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs.
• Monitoring Tools: Proficiency with network monitoring tools like Zabbix, Wireshark, and SolarWinds.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Certifications: Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Automation Skills: Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible).

Why People Like Working with Us

Working with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit.

Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data-centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real-time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.

What We Offer

An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.

Vista offers all employees

• A stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects.
• A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable.
• An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions.
• A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program.
• Company-sponsored social events and team sports.
• Flexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parking.
• An organization that values and encourages diversity.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. By submitting this application, you consent to our Privacy Policy, and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.

Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.