Systems Administrator

Forsite Consultants Ltd•Calgary, AB

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Forsite is actively looking for a Systems Administrator to join our ITS team. At Forsite, we don’t just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We are a company built on safety, trust, and the resolve to get things done – where teamwork is second nature, innovation is expected, and the work we do has real impact on people and landscapes across North America. Forsite is a geospatial intelligence company operating across Canada and the United States. Formed through the unification of six established organizations – Barr Air Patrol, Barr GeoSpatial Solutions, Airborne Imaging Inc., Northwest Management Inc., Forcorp, and Forsite Consultants Ltd. – we bring together more than 85 years of aerial heritage, North America's largest independent aerial LiDAR library, and decades of on-the-ground forestry and wildfire expertise into a single integrated platform. Our Calgary office is home to our Airborne Imaging team, sitting at the centre of the large-scale LiDAR and aerial imagery operations our clients depend on. We are a company committed to innovation, with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors. We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals. We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you're looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you'll fit right in.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems administration or a similar hands-on IT infrastructure role
Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration and virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi or similar)
Experience with enterprise storage (NAS/SAN) and backup/disaster recovery solutions
Experience administering Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Entra ID
Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Hardware configuration and troubleshooting experience, including the ability to rack and move server and network equipment
Proven documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ubiquiti, Fortinet, or Cisco Meraki
Experience supporting geospatial, remote sensing, or other data-intensive environments
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell)
Experience with ZFS-based storage platforms
Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, Cisco)

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain on-premises server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure, including high-capacity storage systems supporting large geospatial datasets
Own the implementation, monitoring, and regular testing of backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity for the Calgary site
Administer and maintain the local network, including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless, and VPN connectivity
Maintain server room infrastructure including UPS, power management, environmental monitoring, and capacity planning
Provide hands-on and remote IT support to employees; document, prioritize, and track requests and escalate as needed
Set up and maintain hardware including workstations, laptops, virtual machines, and peripherals
Administer user accounts, permissions, and security policies in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and on-premises systems
Plan and execute installations, implementations, and upgrades of internal systems
Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of hardware, software, licences, and IT processes
Support company security initiatives including endpoint protection, patching, and incident response