Explore numerous systems administrator positions, focusing on maintaining and improving IT infrastructure. These roles demand expertise in server management, network configuration, and cybersecurity protocols. Systems administrators are vital in ensuring smooth operations and data protection for organizations across various sectors.94 Systems Administrator jobs in Canada
DevOps Systems Administrator - Linux
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Who we are:
For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers.
Your role:
Global Relay delivers enterprise services to 23,000 customers in 90 countries, including 22 of the top 25 global banks. Our infrastructure teams provide fantastic opportunities to System Administrators who are passionate about maintaining reliable Linux systems with a strong interest in automation, performance and security. We are looking for someone who is motivated to automate 'on-prem' only solutions including Linux based OS Updates, configuration management and custom based implementations created by our talented developers.
- Deploy, update, and monitor Linux systems
- Collaborate with development teams to reduce TOIL related to bespoke application deployments and associated tooling
- Support multiple on-premise environments
- Collaborate with application support teams to share and document knowledge and operational run books
- Scale and manage infrastructure with high throughput, availability and storage requirements
- Assist with urgent issues including on being part of an on-call rota to provide 2nd level troubleshooting support when required
- "Automate all the things"
About you:
We are looking for someone who is willing to grow in the role and extend their skill set as our Information Archive solution continues to evolve to meet our future architectural goals to exceed customer expectations
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Linux system administrator of bare metal, VM and orchestrated deployments
- Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible
- A desire to dig deep to troubleshoot, debug and decouple the layers that comprise automated deployments and configuration management
- Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms
- Experience in troubleshooting networking issues.
- Experience working in Agile based teams.
- A problem solver who takes initiative and is pro active.
- Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects
- A well organized, thorough and detail oriented person
- Able to keep the "bigger picture" in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks
- Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive
- Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable and efficient infrastructure.
Nice to haves:
- Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
- Automation and Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, Fabric, etc.)
- Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations
- SQL administration (Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)
- Hands on Kubernetes experience
- Containerization experience (Docker, Podman, etc.)
- Networking experience (DNS, VLANs, etc.)
- Experience with web servers and load balancers (Apache, Nginx, HAProxy, etc.)
- Monitoring and logging infrastructure (Zabbix, Splunk, ELK, Graphite, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.)
- Experience of CICD practices
- Proficiency in Jenkins and Jenkins Pipelines developed in Groovy running on a Linux foundation
- Experience with object oriented languages (Java, C# etc)
- Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning for Database clusters (eg. Ceph, Cassandra)
Compensation:
Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia's pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background.
The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program, including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days, maternity/parental enhancement program, corporate bonuses, and an RRSP contribution matching program.
For Vancouver-based employees, we provide a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!
British Columbia - Base salary range
$90,000—$130,000 CAD
What you can expect:
At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.
Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.
We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it's flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.
To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit
Systems Administrator
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Thyssen Mining provides a unique opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing contracting company that specializes in building underground mines for our clients. We specialize in executing mining projects in North America and internationally and are part of a global contracting group. With offices in Saskatchewan and Ontario, Thyssen Mining is a leader in the underground mine engineering and construction industry with expertise in all aspects of underground mining including shaft sinking, mine development, mine production, and underground construction. Our work also extends into the underground civil tunnelling construction sector.
We are currently seeking an energetic and detail-oriented individual to join our small, flexible team of IT professionals in the position of Systems Administrator, working out of our office in Regina, SK.
The ideal candidate will be energetic and maintain a positive attitude as they work alongside other IT personnel in providing timely resolutions to issues involving IT operations, mobile devices, networks, and other IT systems. Alongside these day-to-day support operations, we want someone who has a strong technical background, can learn on their feet, and can fluidly pivot from project to project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain legacy IT infrastructure
- Lead implementation of new IT solutions
- Work with hardware, server infrastructure, and business software systems
- Provide day-to-day IT support (mobile devices, networks, systems)
- Administer, design, replace, and upgrade IT systems
- Mix of on-prem and cloud technologies (Microsoft, Active Directory, Office 365, Virtualization)
Required Skills & Attributes:
- Strong technical background and ability to learn quickly
- Customer service focus
- Excellent English communication (verbal and written)
- Documentation of processes and procedures
- Adaptability to changing work environments
- Time management and ability to work independently
- Willingness to provide occasional after-hours support
Travel Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willing and able to travel to remote mine sites in Canada and the USA
- Must comply with international travel regulations
Qualifications:
- Mandatory: 5+ years of IT experience
- Mandatory: Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or IT certifications)
Compensation:
- Competitive salary
- Benefits: Medical insurance, RRSP plan, life insurance
Please apply with your resume and cover letter to Please indicate “Systems Administrator” in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered will be contacted for an interview.
Systems Administrator
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Our client is growing quickly. We are looking for a full-time Systems Administrator to be part of their team in Kitchener. They provide the latest technologies in digital phone, high speed internet, web hosting, cloud and managed services.
With their growth, there is potential for you to grow with them and advance your career.
Position Overview:
The Systems Administrator position covers all aspects of the business operations, and is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This candidate participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
This candidate is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows systems that support the operation and infrastructure of our Managed Service Provider and Internet Service Provider lines of business; Responsibilities on these systems include administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
The clients success is driven by strong Customer service and innovative approach to solutions which couldn’t be possible without a commitment to teamwork.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform system migrations via Hyper-V and VMware.
- Perform daily system monitoring to ensure availability and integrity of all hardware.
- Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled tasks.
- Ensure systems are fully patched and up to date.
- Ensure backups are completed and verified successfully.
- Deploy, maintain and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure.
- Deploy and configure servers with associated hardware and peripherals.
- Migrate and maintain customer email platforms.
- Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure issues internally and for customers.
- Ensure documentation is up to date and maintained.
- Monitor and maintain data centers at various locations.
- Monitor systems for uptime, security and availability.
- Provide tier 2/3 technical support when required.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- 5+ Years Windows System Administration experience.
- 2+ Years Linux System Administration experience.
- Strong understanding of network and storage fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of monitoring software.
- Microsoft Certification (MCSA or MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- HyperV, VMware or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- Experience managing enterprise virtualized environments in HyperV or VMware.
- Experience managing enterprise scale email deployments.
- Experience administrating Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Experience deploying and managing NAS and SAN storage environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bonus for experience in an MSP environment.
- Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Compensation for on-call rotation.
- Dynamic team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity for quick career advancement.
- Health and Wellness Initiatives.
Note: Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview .
Systems Administrator
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We’re seeking an experienced systems administrator who’s eager to use and grow his or her technological skills on a worldwide stage for one of Canada's top architecture firms. In this role, the successful individual will take ownership and lead initiatives to protect critical information, systems, and assets, build solutions, implement new software and hardware, assist in the implementation of an overall IT strategy.
Objectives of this Role
- Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
- Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative
- Enable faster and smarter business processes and implement analytics for meaningful insights
- Nurture dependable IT infrastructure and networking that’s always up and running
- Partner with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly
- Monitor datacenter health using preexisting management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed
- Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments
- Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed
- Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with or knowledge of operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, web services like O365, Adobe Cloud, etc
- Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)
- Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing scale distributed systems
- Creating volumes, assigning to servers and remote replication
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Unix / MS system administration
- Professional certifications
Systems Administrator
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Our client is growing quickly. We are looking for a full-time Systems Administrator to be part of their team in Kitchener. They provide the latest technologies in digital phone, high speed internet, web hosting, cloud and managed services.
With their growth, there is potential for you to grow with them and advance your career.
Position Overview:
The Systems Administrator position covers all aspects of the business operations, and is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This candidate participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
This candidate is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows systems that support the operation and infrastructure of our Managed Service Provider and Internet Service Provider lines of business; Responsibilities on these systems include administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
The clients success is driven by strong Customer service and innovative approach to solutions which couldn’t be possible without a commitment to teamwork.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform system migrations via Hyper-V and VMware.
- Perform daily system monitoring to ensure availability and integrity of all hardware.
- Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled tasks.
- Ensure systems are fully patched and up to date.
- Ensure backups are completed and verified successfully.
- Deploy, maintain and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure.
- Deploy and configure servers with associated hardware and peripherals.
- Migrate and maintain customer email platforms.
- Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure issues internally and for customers.
- Ensure documentation is up to date and maintained.
- Monitor and maintain data centers at various locations.
- Monitor systems for uptime, security and availability.
- Provide tier 2/3 technical support when required.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- 5+ Years Windows System Administration experience.
- 2+ Years Linux System Administration experience.
- Strong understanding of network and storage fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of monitoring software.
- Microsoft Certification (MCSA or MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- HyperV, VMware or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- Experience managing enterprise virtualized environments in HyperV or VMware.
- Experience managing enterprise scale email deployments.
- Experience administrating Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Experience deploying and managing NAS and SAN storage environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bonus for experience in an MSP environment.
- Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Compensation for on-call rotation.
- Dynamic team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity for quick career advancement.
- Health and Wellness Initiatives.
Note: Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview .
Systems Administrator
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Client
Our client is growing quickly. We are looking for a full-time Systems Administrator to be part of their team in Kitchener. They provide the latest technologies in digital phone, high speed internet, web hosting, cloud and managed services.
With their growth, there is potential for you to grow with them and advance your career.
Position Overview:
The Systems Administrator position covers all aspects of the business operations, and is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This candidate participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
This candidate is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows systems that support the operation and infrastructure of our Managed Service Provider and Internet Service Provider lines of business; Responsibilities on these systems include administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
The clients success is driven by strong Customer service and innovative approach to solutions which couldn’t be possible without a commitment to teamwork.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform system migrations via Hyper-V and VMware.
- Perform daily system monitoring to ensure availability and integrity of all hardware.
- Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled tasks.
- Ensure systems are fully patched and up to date.
- Ensure backups are completed and verified successfully.
- Deploy, maintain and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure.
- Deploy and configure servers with associated hardware and peripherals.
- Migrate and maintain customer email platforms.
- Investigate and troubleshoot infrastructure issues internally and for customers.
- Ensure documentation is up to date and maintained.
- Monitor and maintain data centers at various locations.
- Monitor systems for uptime, security and availability.
- Provide tier 2/3 technical support when required.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- 5+ Years Windows System Administration experience.
- 2+ Years Linux System Administration experience.
- Strong understanding of network and storage fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of monitoring software.
- Microsoft Certification (MCSA or MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- HyperV, VMware or equivalent certification in relevant programs.
- Experience managing enterprise virtualized environments in HyperV or VMware.
- Experience managing enterprise scale email deployments.
- Experience administrating Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Experience deploying and managing NAS and SAN storage environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bonus for experience in an MSP environment.
- Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Compensation for on-call rotation.
- Dynamic team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity for quick career advancement.
- Health and Wellness Initiatives.
Note: Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview .
Systems Administrator
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GlassHouse Systems (GHS) is an enterprise systems, and managed services solutions provider that develops, designs and deploys solutions for leading enterprises in Canada and the US. For almost 32 years, GHS has delivered an enterprise level of service and support to clients. Recognized with industry-leading awards each year, GHS translates this differentiation into positive client experiences.
We are looking for System Administrator to manage and provide technical service delivery to all IT & Managed Services internal and external customers.
This hybrid position requires commuting to our Toronto office three days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers (physical and virtual), operating systems, and storage solutions for Managed Services clients.
- Ensure server availability, reliability, security and performance through proactive monitoring.
- Plan and execute system updates, including operating system upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor patches for Windows environments using BigFix and WSUS.
- Implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies to safeguard data and minimize downtime in the event of system failures.
- Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance.
- Maintaining and auditing inventory of installed software, hardware, and components on the IT Asset Management system.
- Maintain detailed documentation of the IT infrastructure, including logical diagrams, server configurations, and security protocols in compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal IT policies.
- Generate and maintain compliance reports for patching and system updates as required by clients.
- Support hybrid cloud infrastructure and ensure seamless integration between on-site and cloud-based systems
- Participate in onboarding new Managed Services clients by reviewing current infrastructure and identifying opportunities for standardization or automation.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to implement new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and perform upgrades or patches as necessary.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to enhance the company’s growing needs and infrastructure capabilities.
- Respond to and resolve infrastructure-related incidents promptly as per the SLAs
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term fixes.
- Support data center and server room operations, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures.
- Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical operational users
- Provide afterhours support based on the scheduled rotation
Personal attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Dedicated team player and enjoys working in a fast-paced team atmosphere with the ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments, and projects
- Ability to create and maintain documentation and training materials, including KB articles, for technical staff and end-user audiences
- Ability to build and foster strong relationships across the organization and with external partners
Disclaimer:
What you'll get:
Competitive salary
Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
Life insurance
Pension plan
Professional development
Amazing company culture
Free parking
Gym on-site
Join a team of professionals led by a diverse set of leaders from across the industry.
GlassHouse Systems commitment:
We believe that a diverse team is the key to innovation and growth. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and encourages all candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GlassHouse Systems will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Please note that all candidates have to be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal record check.
GlassHouse Systems thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Requirements:
- Education & Experience: University degree/diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or an equivalent education program, with 8+ years of relevant IT experience.
- Server and OS Expertise: Strong experience managing Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Server environments in physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Patching & Compliance: In-depth experience with server patching, using WSUS/SCCM/BigFix. Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Server, VMware, and file services (DFS, NFS, CIFS).
- Automation Skills: Proficiency with automation languages such as PowerShell or Python
- Active Directory Management: 5+ years of experience managing Active Directory, including users, groups, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Technical Analysis and Troubleshooting: 5+ years in a Technical Analyst role handling server, storage, and backup environments, with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Backup and Recovery: Proficiency in backup and recovery processes, with experience using Rubrik or Veeam.
- Storage and Networking: Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage technologies and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and FTP/SFTP.
- Data Centre operations Knowledge: Experience with server deployments, tape handling, copper and fiber cabling in data center environments is beneficial.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to data centers within the Greater Toronto Area.
NICE TO HAVE
- VMware certification, VCP preferred.
- Microsoft Certification related to Windows Server Administration (e.g., MCSA, Windows Server Hybrid Admin Associate) – a plus.
- Knowledge with public cloud platforms
- Experience with ITSM ticketing tool like Service Now or similar tools
- Experience with monitoring tool like Manage Engine /Check_MK/ Nagios
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Systems Administrator, Contract
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Contract Role: 1 Year
As part of Compass Technology Canada, this position ensures IT Infrastructure and operating systems are functioning efficiently and effectively. From major system development and implementation to daily system administration and technical support, Compass Technology Canada provides technical advice and support to over 3,000 operating units and offices across Canada.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Systems Administrators, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a challenging and fast-paced work environment.
- Be responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining IT Systems.
- Implement and support a wide variety of IT systems across Canada and the US.
- Perform end of lease server replacements, including staging hardware, installing site specific applications, and coordinating cutovers while minimizing downtime for the business.
- Plan, communicate, and document system changes.
- Ensure Company standards and industry best practices are followed and improved.
- Function as a Tier 2 escalation point, provide IT support for the in-house and remote users across Canada.
- Record, track, and document the request/problem-solving process and actions taken.
- Review actionable environment alerts to maintain existing infrastructure.
- Be engaged in team project efforts for server OS upgrades, vulnerability management, application upgrades/brand new builds
# Required Qualifications
- Diploma in IT related studies with at least three years of experience in:
- server hardware and configuration, Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, active directory administration (GPOs, understanding of replication, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience or working knowledge of:
- MS Exchange
- MS IIS 7.5 and 8.5
- Office 365
- VMware ESXi/VSphere
- Hyper-V
- AWS and Google Cloud Infrastructure
- System Centre Configuration Manager
- Enterprise Storage Systems
- CommVault Simpana or similar Enterprise Backup/Recovery Systems
- Oracle’s JD Edwards Enterprise One
- PowerShell
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to build good rapport with customers.
- Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technical skills and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable to changing work priorities.
- Available to work after-hours during maintenance windows and when emergency support is needed.
- Willing to travel (approximately 10%) and able to safely lift up to 20kg regularly.