System Administrator

Salary: $80,000 - 120,000 per year Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support
• Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration
• Experience with hypervisors such as Proxmox and/or Hyper-V
• Practical networking knowledge, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, WiFi, and basic firewall administration
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and backup/recovery tools such as SentinelOne and Veeam, or similar platforms
• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting
• Preferred: experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Preferred: Fortinet firewall administration experience
• Preferred: Zscaler administration experience
• Preferred: Linux server administration experience
• Preferred: Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
• Preferred: experience with PDQ Deploy & Inventory
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation
• Self-directed, curious, and able to manage priorities effectively

• Administer our Windows Server domain, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Operate and maintain our virtualization platforms, including Proxmox and Hyper-V, along with the workloads hosted on them
• Configure and support our network environment, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, WiFi, routing, and switching
• Keep IP address management and infrastructure documentation current in NetBox
• Administer Linux servers in parallel with our Windows environment
• Manage backup and disaster recovery using Veeam, including regular restoration testing
• Oversee endpoint protection and threat detection through SentinelOne
• Administer Zscaler web security and Zero Trust access policies
• Maintain Fortinet firewalls and related network security appliances
• Lead patch management and improve security hygiene across our systems
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO, conditional access, and policy settings
• Handle user onboarding, offboarding, and periodic access reviews
• Support workstations throughout their hardware and operating system lifecycle
• Deploy and maintain software using PDQ Deploy & Inventory
• Administer Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and collaboration tools
• Provide excellent customer support to end users
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive tasks
• Administer Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases
• Document configurations, procedures, and runbooks to preserve operational knowledge
• Contribute to IT projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through delivery

• Active Directory
• Azure
• Firewall
• Hardware
• Hyper-V
• Support
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security
• SharePoint
• Veeam
• Web
• Windows
• Office 365
• Cloud

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We are Carte International Inc., a Winnipeg-based manufacturer of distribution transformers serving utilities across North America. Our information technology team is a close-knit two-person group, and we are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join us in a broad, hands-on generalist role. This position is based on-site at our Winnipeg manufacturing facility and involves occasional after-hours support for emergencies, maintenance windows, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery testing. We offer a casual dress environment and benefits including a company pension, dental care, disability insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, on-site parking, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. We value innovation, quality, continuous improvement, and a self-directed approach to work.

last updated 32 week of 2026