About the Company

Our client, a successful multi-location manufacturing company, is seeking to hire a Systems & Network Administrator (3 days onsite with possible travel to other locations for support). This role can be located out of Cambridge, Oshawa or North York offices.

About the Opportunity

• This is a Tier 3 role responsible for all aspects of IT Operations including project management, IT server infrastructure, virtualization (VMWare), network, cybersecurity, backup systems, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• This position is a key level 3 support role and escalation point for the IT team.
• Tier 3 must comfortably work across multiple layers of the stack—networking, server, cloud, security, applications, and automation. 100+ VMs, 10 sites (7 in Canada, 3 in US), 2 data centers, 100 switches (Cisco Catalysts), 800-1100 endpoints (thick and thin clients).
• There are managed services vendors managing firewalls, SIEM, etc. so more maintenance on those.
• Role will be heavier on server management - Windows servers/VM/AzureAD hybrid/M365/SharePoint/Veeam backups/ airwatch MDM.

About You

• College Diploma or Degree in IT related disciplines
• 7-10 years of experience in Server/Network/Azure/Security
• Windows servers/VM, MDM, M365, PowerShell, Cisco (Meraki/Catalyst), SDWAN, VOIP, ITIL, BCP/DR, CrowdStrike SIEM
• Very strong communication skills
• Coming from smaller teams (wider skillsets)
• Ability to work in North York or Cambridge or Oshawa office 3 days per week
• Need a vehicle to travel to other locations as needed, infrequent

Bonus Items

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Experience in multi-location environments
• Certifications

Salary Range

$95,000 - $110,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job applicati