System Administrator

System Administrator

Regular

Internal/External Posting

Posting Date: September 17 2026

Closing Date: September 27 2026

Posting #

Hours

Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week.
Beginning October 2026

Salary

$42.50 to $44.64 per hour
This is a non bargaining unit position

All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Summary

St. Margarets School (SMS) is Western Canadas only girl-centered independent day and boarding school located in Victoria British Columbia Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations Songhees Nations and WSÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908 SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 712). St. Margarets School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Under the supervision of the Director Information Technology the Systems Administrator performs a variety of technical duties related to the administration maintenance security and support of the schools technology infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud-based systems servers virtualization environments identity services backup and disaster recovery platforms cybersecurity solutions and enterprise applications. The Systems Administrator will also provide technical support assist with IT projects and contribute to the ongoing improvement of technology services across the school.

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Trust
• Service Orientation
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Professional Knowledge
• Communication & Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities

• Systems administration: network integrity/stability/QOS perimeter security disaster recovery intrusion detection/protection cloud security data security federation service management (network/data migration and integration)

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments Active Directory Group Policy and identity management systems.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online SharePoint Teams OneDrive Entra ID Intune and endpoint management platforms.
• Administer cloud-based services and SaaS applications utilized throughout the school.
• Administer Apple related workstations and laptops.
• Manage server infrastructure virtualization platforms (Hyper-V and/or VMware) storage systems and enterprise applications.
• Perform system monitoring capacity planning performance tuning patch management and lifecycle management activities.

• Installation configuration and maintenance of SMS hardware and software systems application servers internet and security systems IT backup and recovery systems router Firewalls LAN/VLAN/WAN management and phone systems (VOIP)
• Troubleshooting network related issues e.g. user accounts internet connections LAN issues cloud-based issues
• Technical support of desktop computers laptops and other electronic devices / peripherals
• Supporting teachers in the integration of technology
• IT Help Desk and Ed-tech support
• Documentation technical writing report generation
• Special event and school activities support including meetings and assisting personnel as required
• Conduct presentations and training sessions as needed
• Manage inventory

• Other relevant duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years working in a similar role in an enterprise environment.
• Degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or current industry certifications/designation (MSCA MSCE G-Suite Admin).

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of the following technologies:
  

• Domain configuration and management TCP/IP AD DNS DHCP etc
• M365 and Azure/Entra Administration
• LAN/VLAN administration
• Virtualization Technologies (VMware / Hyper-V)
• Backup and disaster recovery platforms (Veeam)
• Linux based systems shell scripting
• Unix based systems (Apple Mac)
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Server hardware and storage systems
• Cloud application administration

• Switches UPS and cabling
• Workstation / laptop management (remote deployment images)
• Web technologies
• Database technologies
• Endpoint management solutions
• G-Suite administration
• Office 365 administration
• Network security
• Firewall configuration
• Monitoring and alerting platforms
• PowerShell scripting and automation

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to respond effectively during outages and technical emergencies.
• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends for maintenance activities.
• Commitment to supporting the mission vision and values of St. Margarets School.
• Ability to establish good relationships and interact positively with all staff faculty and students
• Actively support the vision mission and values of our school

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Occasional after-hours maintenance and project work.
• On-call availability for critical system and service interruptions.

• Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required.

Valued Benefits

A career with St. Margarets School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus with access to rapid transit on-site gym and other amenities.

St. Margarets School emphasizes a dedication to equity diversity and inclusion across living learning and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers the institution is committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support technical aids or accommodations are encouraged to contact Human Resources .

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package including a covering letter curriculum vitae and professional references through Bamboo HR by September 27 2026.

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