Network & Systems Administrator (Contract 1 year)
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12 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
It all started on a bus. An election campaign bus.
Through his experience providing mobile connectivity for election campaigns Dejero founder Bogdan Frusina witnessed first-hand the challenges that journalists faced reporting live from the field. He knew there was a better way.
Building a team with a passion for innovation and a drive to persevere he set about developing and commercializing a portable and wireless live video broadcast November 2009 that vision came to life. Dejero enabled the worlds first live transmission of the torch relay across Canada for the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Since then weve evolved into a world-leading wireless telecommunications aggregator providing resilient uninterrupted internet connectivity vital for critical communications. Broadcasters production companies first responders defense departments and government agencies put their trust in Dejero.
Heres how you help us continue our story...
We are seeking a skilled Network and Systems Administrator with a passion for Linux and VMware environments to join our dynamic Corporate IT team for a one year contract role. This role is ideal for a technology enthusiast who thrives in diverse and challenging environments values continuous learning and is keen on growing their expertise within Linux and VMware systems. While proficiency in Linux is highly desirable we encourage applications from candidates who are comfortable with command-line operations and are motivated to enhance their Linux skills.
As a key member of our IT Operations team you will:
- Maintain and support corporate and R&D infrastructure with a primary focus on Linux systems.
- Deploy and upgrade Windows and Linux servers.
- Oversee network infrastructure including routers switches firewalls and VPNs.
- Implement and maintain IT security best practices.
- Manage Jenkins and other CI/CD tools.
- Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks.
- Manage backup systems and disaster recovery procedures.
- Document and improve existing processes.
- Participate in on-call support and incident response rotations.
- Assist with service desk duties including resolving end-user issues onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Work collaboratively with IT team members and other departments to support technology initiatives and projects.
- Stay up to date with the latest IT technologies and trends; have a continuous improvement mindset.
Heres why you should join the Dejero team:
- Fueling Your Growth: we invest in your development with an annual learning allowance workshops mentorship coaching and a full learning platform. Were committed to giving you tools that move your career forward.
- Work-Life Balance: our hybrid work model supports flexibility and well-being helping you thrive both at work and at home.
- Award-Winning Culture & Innovation: Were honored to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada for 7 consecutive years by Great Place to Work. Our award-winning Smart Blending Technology has also earned two Emmy Awards reflecting our dedication to innovation and leadership in the industry.
- Making a Difference Together: Giving back is part of who we are. We support meaningful causes with paid volunteer days donation drives volunteering and our annual Dejeros Day of Doing Great Things.
- Collaborative Teams: Youll work on projects that match your strengths contribute to peer-reviewed solutions and help shape the future together.
Discover all of the amazing benefits and perks Dejero has to offerhere.
Core Requirements (Must-Have):
- 5 years of experience in Linux administration enterprise networking Windows environments VMware vCenter
- Proficient in shell scripting and automation.
- Demonstrated experience applying security best practices and securing IT infrastructure including security patching and remediations.
- Competence in supporting Windows Linux and macOS platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies such as Google Workspace Azure Entra and Intune.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills capable of engaging effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical familiarity with commonly used AI tools and workflows.
Bonus points if you have experience with:
- Managing hosts with Ansible.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Gitlab.
- Managing complex Linux upgrades and migrations (e.g. migrating Jenkins controller from CentOS 32-bit to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS).
- Security testing e.g. penetration testing
- Containerization and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes).
- Database operations.
- Veeam backup system.
Salary Range: the annual salary range for this role is $75000 - $120000 CAD.
This is an immediate opening which we are actively reviewing and interviewing applicants for.
Want to learn more about how Dejero has provided reliable connectivity across the globe Check out some of our success storieshere
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring Practices
To help us stay fully present in our conversations we use an AI-powered tool to transcribe and take notes during interviews. This simply helps us capture details accurately so we can focus on getting to know you. Well always ask for your permission before using this tool and your information will be kept secure and used only for our hiring process.
Dejero is an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds levels of education and types of experiences. We believe our differences are our strengths and help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Research has demonstrated that all too often potential candidates from historically underrepresented groups dont apply for positions if they dont possess every required skill/ experience in the job description. Whether or not your experience checks off all the boxes on a job posting we still encourage you to apply. Believe in yourself. We would love to hear more about what you could bring to Dejero.
Dejero is committed to providing a barrier-free application and interview process for all candidates. Should you require accommodations in accordance with the Human Rights Code at any point throughout the hiring process please contact the People and Culture team by email at or by telephone at 519.772.4824. To learn more about our commitment to our barrier-free workplace and to read more about our accessibility policy please seehere.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Dejero delivers resilient, uninterrupted internet connectivity for data-intensive applications by intelligently combining multiple networks into a single managed service.
