<p>This is a great chance to apply your network administration skills to a high-profile, government-funded organization in Vancouver, BC. This role will be focused on network administration for on-prem and hybrid cloud data centre operations. You will also be doing some projects related to the corporate, back-office network environment (LAN/wireless). This organization handles sensitive, government data, so information security and network security will be top of mind for all projects. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you’ll be working with a team of experienced technology professionals in the Vancouver office. You’ll be working on a variety of projects related to systems modernization, specifically related to on-prem to cloud integrations. As part of this, you’ll also be analyzing and supporting the existing systems, which are primarily linux-based, on-prem systems.</p><p><br></p><p>The systems themselves contain highly-sensitive government data. As part of the hiring process, you will go through an RCMP background check with the goal of obtaining a government ‘Secret’ status. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position, and includes a competitive base salary, paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A bit about myself - my name is Nathan Wawruck, and I am a recruitment consultant based in Vancouver, BC. I have over a decade of matching software and IT professionals to job opportunities, and I am always looking to connect with like-minded people in the Vancouver area.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're interested in pursuing this role, please apply to this posting online, and contact me for an initial discussion. This is a chance for us to discuss specifics, such as the company name, the key hiring managers, and the more in-depth job requirements. This is also a great opportunity to talk about your overall career goals and preferences. We can even discuss other potential roles which may fit what you're looking for. Please find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Nathan Wawruck</p>
<p>A well-established public sector organization in the Metro Vancouver region is seeking two experienced Systems Administrators to join its growing IT team. This role supports a multi-site enterprise environment serving 700+ users and plays a key part in maintaining and modernizing Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud, and on-prem infrastructure.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the organization’s server, storage, virtualization, and cloud environments. This position blends operational support with project-based infrastructure improvements, cloud migration initiatives, and cybersecurity enhancements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and optimize Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy</li><li>Support Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Exchange, and Teams environments</li><li>Manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/vCenter; Hyper-V considered an asset)</li><li>Oversee backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery processes</li><li>Implement and maintain endpoint management (SCCM, Intune)</li><li>Strengthen cybersecurity controls, privileged access management, and email security</li><li>Develop automation scripts (PowerShell/PowerCLI) to streamline operations</li><li>Participate in infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and system enhancements</li><li>Provide Tier 3 technical support and mentor junior staff</li><li>Contribute to documentation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Participate in after-hours maintenance and rotational on-call support</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client in New Westminster is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Analyst to support the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of their on‑premise and cloud‑connected data centre infrastructure. This is a fully onsite position responsible for hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, and operational support across servers, virtualization, storage, backups, and networking. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and obtain enhanced security clearance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, monitor, and maintain on‑premise and off‑premise data centre infrastructure, including Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage.</li><li>Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory Services (DHCP, DNS, KMS, Group Policy), and related identity and access components.</li><li>Manage and support VMware vSphere and blade computing infrastructure used for virtualization and hosting.</li><li>Oversee Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring reliable backup, restore, and data protection operations.</li><li>Support and troubleshoot Cisco networking, including Layer 2 switching and core network connectivity.</li><li>Apply ITIL framework principles in day‑to‑day operational processes such as incident management, change management, and problem management.</li><li>Monitor infrastructure performance and capacity, proactively identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.</li><li>Support SaaS and cloud services administration, including M365 environments.</li><li>Participate in infrastructure change management and evaluate proposed changes for operational impacts.</li><li>Provide Tier 3 escalation support for infrastructure incidents, service requests, and problem resolution.</li><li>Collaborate with other IT teams to gather technical requirements and align infrastructure solutions to business needs.</li><li>Assist with Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Disaster Recovery (DR) planning, testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication.</li></ul>
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a<strong> Systems Administrator</strong> in Calgary, Alberta to manage and enhance our Project Portfolio Management platform. In this hands-on role, you will ensure the system aligns with corporate project standards, governance practices, and financial controls. You will maintain data integrity, configure workflows, and provide reliable reporting to support operational and executive decision-making. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in structured, process-driven environments and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across portfolios.</p><p><em>What you'll do:</em></p><ul><li>Configure and maintain the PPM platform to meet corporate project and lifecycle standards.</li><li>Manage approvals, permissions, workflows, and ensure data integrity.</li><li>Design and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks for operational and executive use.</li><li>Document system standards, configurations, and governance protocols.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to support financial alignment, capital tracking, and portfolio comparability.</li><li>Promote adoption of tools and workflows across teams.</li></ul><p><strong>WHY THIS ROLE?</strong></p><ul><li>Enable enterprise-wide portfolio visibility and reliable reporting for informed decision-making.</li><li>Influence stakeholders and drive adoption of governance practices and system standards.</li><li>Maintain data integrity, compliance, and operational consistency across multiple portfolios.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams while contributing directly to strategic and financial objectives.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Oracle Database Administrator (Cloud & On-Prem) – Payments Industry - $115k - $125k + bonus + benefits </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you passionate about designing and optimizing database solutions for mission-critical systems? We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join a dynamic team within the payments space. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>· Design, deploy, and maintain databases across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift).</p><p>· Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing, and schema design for high-volume systems.</p><p>· Implement backup, recovery, archival, and disaster recovery solutions.</p><p>· Develop automation scripts and workflows to reduce vendor reliance and streamline operations.</p><p>· Ensure database security with IAM policies, encryption (KMS), and auditing.</p><p>· Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate databases into CI/CD pipelines.</p><p>· Troubleshoot complex issues including Oracle infrastructure problems and performance bottlenecks.</p><p>· Participate in on-call rotation for critical support – currently 1-in-4 weeks. </p>
