IT System Administrator

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial optical data relay constellation enabling real-time continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbitcomputeand hosted payload capabilities.

Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers skilled builders and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhatspossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives andwerecommitted to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.

Ifyoureready to reach higher move faster and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

What We Offer:

* Competitive compensationwith a robust equity plan to share in our success.

* Comprehensive coverage for health dental and vision insuranceincluding dependents.

* Unlimited vacation supportive parental leave policyand company-wide holiday shutdown.

* Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.

* Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.

* $1500 annual professional development fundto support your growth.

* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchenwith snacks drinks games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

* Town Halls Celebration Calls and Company-wide eventsto stay connected and engaged.

* Were a certifiedGreat Place to Work five years in a row!

We are looking for a versatile and proactiveIT System Administratorto supportmaintain and scale our internal infrastructure and business systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver with strong Linux and infrastructure fundamentals solidnetworking knowledge and practical experience with Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.

You will focus on day-to-day systems administration infrastructure reliability and operational improvements. For a candidate eager to grow this role offers exciting opportunities to expand into advanced automation infrastructure as code and complex SaaS/system integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Operations & Support(50%)

Troubleshoot and resolve escalated infrastructure systems and application issues.

Support core IT operations including employee onboarding/offboarding access provisioning and internal system configurations.

Maintain clear up-to-date technical documentation for infrastructure procedures and system changes.

Collaborate closely with engineering and internal teams on technical initiatives.

Systems & Cloud Administration(30%)

Administer andmaintainLinuxandWindowsserver environments supporting core internal services and applications.

Support and manageMicrosoft 365services including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) Exchange Online SharePoint Teams and overall access management.

Monitor system health performance and reliability activelyidentifyingareas to improve operational processes.

Networking & Infrastructure(10%)

Manage and improve internal infrastructure across servers networking cloud services and identity systems.

Administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure including switches firewalls VPNs DNS DHCP and internal connectivity.

Automation & Integrations(10%)

Develop andmaintainscripts (Bash Python PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency andeliminatemanualtoil.

Contribute to systemintegrationsand automation between internal and external platforms as business needsevolve.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:At least4 years in systems administration infrastructure or internal IT operations roles.

Operating Systems:Strong experience administering Linux systems in a production environment alongside working experience supporting Windows environments.

Infrastructure &Networking:Solid understanding of server administration system troubleshooting monitoring and corenetworking concepts (TCP/IP DNS DHCP routing firewalls VPNs).

Microsoft 365:Hands-on experience administering M365 environments including Entra ID and core collaboration/identity services.

Scripting:Experience writing scripts orautomationsusing Bash Python PowerShell or similar languages.

Problem Solving:Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues across disparate systems and internal infrastructure.

Soft Skills:Strong documentation habits excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to learnnewtools and platforms quickly.

Bonus Points:

Experience withAWSinfrastructure (EC2 S3 IAM or related services).

Familiarity withInfrastructure as Code (IaC)tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

Experience withDockeror containerized environments.

Previousexperience administering physical or virtualnetworkdevices (switches firewalls VPN appliances).

Experience building automations using APIs and vendor documentation to integrate SaaS platforms with internal systems.

Min: $60356 - Max: $110356 CAD annually

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Companys discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors which may include but are not limited to relevant knowledge skills experience performance and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations as it does not reflect our total compensation package.

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

Use of AI in Recruitment

At Kepler Communications all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please contact our People & Culture team at emailprotected and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial ...