System Administrator - Servers (Full Time)

Revolution Recruiting•Charlottetown, PE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a System Administrator - Server Infrastructure to lead the administration, optimization, and protection of our Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016–2025). This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, strong security, reliable backup and recovery, and the overall stability and performance of critical infrastructure that supports day-to-day business operations. You will play a key role in supporting mission-critical systems across Murphy’s Pharmacies, Andrews Senior Care, and Atlantic Medical Centres, helping to deliver secure, resilient, and efficient technology services across PEI, NL, NB, and ON.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, server administration, or a related technical role.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016–2025) and virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V and VMware.
Experience with enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions, including platforms such as Veeam, Azure, and Wasabi.
Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure services, including areas such as Defender for Cloud, Arc, virtual networks, storage, compute, and virtual desktops.
Demonstrated ability to lead infrastructure projects and successfully implement technical solutions in operational environments.
Strong understanding of IT operations, cybersecurity principles, documentation standards, and infrastructure best practices.
Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to manage priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing operational needs.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
Physically capable of lifting and moving servers and related equipment weighing approximately 25–50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites and work on-site as required.
Availability to support scheduled after-hours maintenance, upgrades, incident response, and on-call requirements when needed.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-104, or AZ-305
ITIL certification
Microsoft certifications such as MCSA or MCSE

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, maintain, and continuously improve Microsoft Windows Server environments, including patch management, monitoring, backup, recovery, and overall system health.
Own server reliability, availability, performance, and security by implementing operational standards, maintenance plans, and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues affecting Windows servers, infrastructure services, and hosted business applications in a timely and effective manner.
Perform routine and advanced server maintenance, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning to ensure stable and secure operations.
Monitor system performance and capacity to identify risks, improve efficiency, and support future infrastructure planning.
Secondary duties include support and collaborate on Fortinet-based network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and technical documentation.
Lead infrastructure initiatives and technical projects from planning and design through implementation, testing, and transition to support.
Contribute to infrastructure strategy, architecture, standardization, and governance to align technology services with business needs.
Develop, recommend, and uphold IT policies, standards, and procedures that strengthen operational consistency, security, and compliance.
Participate in change management activities related to server, cloud, and network environments, ensuring changes are planned, documented, approved and executed effectively.
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, supportability, and cost effectiveness.
Work closely with IT team members, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver projects, resolve issues, and meet operational objectives.