Hercules Crane & Lifting Supplies
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Senior System Administrator
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The ideal candidate is a battle-tested infrastructure expert who thrives in high-stakes, high-autonomy environments and brings a deep, practical understanding of enterprise IT systems. They’re not just technically strong—they own problems end-to-end, anticipate failures before they happen, and engineer clean, scalable solutions across hybrid ecosystems.
This individual will serve as the technical backbone of the infrastructure team—equal parts architect, operator, and guardian. They should bring the mindset of an SRE (Site Reliability Engineer), the discipline of a cybersecurity specialist, and the grit of someone who's rebuilt systems under pressure.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salaries plus bonuses
- Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
- Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
- Great schedule-Monday to Friday 8-5
- Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
- Fun & engaging working environment
- Free parking
- Lead administration of core infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS, Office 365, Fortinet, and more.
- Manage and optimize on-prem and cloud systems across 30+ locations in Canada.
- Support and mentor other ICT team members (e.g., Junior SysAdmin, Support Analyst).
- Implement best practices for security, patching, backups, and performance monitoring.
- Drive infrastructure design for new sites, acquisitions, and special projects.
- Own documentation: SOPs, system architecture, DR/BCP, compliance standards.
- Windows Server 2016-2022, AD (multi-site), DNS/DHCP, GPO hardening
- Azure AD / Entra ID (identity security, conditional access, sync)
- AWS EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Route 53 - infra-as-code experience (CloudFormation or Terraform) preferred
- Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls (complex routing, IPSec/L2TP VPNs, UTM)
- EDR/XDR platforms (SentinelOne preferred), MFS/SSO integration
- Network segmentation, remote access, and log monitoring best practices
- Veeam (on-prem + AWS), DR testing, RTO/RPO strategy at enterprise scale
- Office 365 tenant admin (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, licensing)
- PowerShell scripting for automation and system reporting
- Endpoint standardization (400+ users, hybrid environment)
- Experience with SQL-based ERP systems (Epicor Prophet 21 a strong asset)
- Printing systems, document workflows, and MFP intergration
- Builder's Mentality: You constantly look for ways to improve, secure, and simplify systems.
- Calm Under Pressure: You've been through outages and recoveries, and you know how to prioritize in chaos.
- Mentorship Vibe: You elevate the people around you - without ego.
- Strategic Communicator: You can explain complex systems in plain English, document like a pro, and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Self-Directed: Comfortable leading projects without micro-management or constant oversight.
- Bilingual (English / French)
- Python or Power Automate scripting
- MDM, kiosk, or secure remote access experience
- Certifications: Microsoft, AWS, Fortinet NSE, CompTIA Security+, etc.
- Past experience integrating acquisitions into a unified stack
As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.
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