Reports To: Manager, Technology Services

Status: Full time
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Additional Requirements: NA 
Number of positions: 1 
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: 20 June 2025

This vacancy is for an existing position. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Sr System Administrator works to support computing infrastructure and enterprise applications that provide services to LifeLabs. S/he is also responsible for executing projects to enhance existing or develop new capabilities.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for working with project teams to design, build, test and implement medium and high complexity project environments. May design, build and test different configurations to identify the appropriate solution Responsible for maintaining infrastructure systems and business application servers. Troubleshoot and Resolves Level 3 system problems either independently or as part of a team, seeks and obtains support from software vendors, hardware manufacturers and/or appropriate in-house experts if needed. Designs deployment architecture for medium and complex development projects Work with other members of the IT team to test new technologies and methodologies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

# of years: 5-7 years of progressive systems experience in a large scale, complex environment

Technical knowledge in Linux systems administration, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and IBM AIX, as well as virtualization platforms such as VMware and KVM Experience with storage and backup solutions, including Commvault, NetBackup, or similar enterprise backup platforms Solid foundational knowledge in Networking, VPNs, Firewalls, and troubleshooting IP connectivity and port issues Experience with Linux system monitoring and configuration tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Ansible, or Red Hat Satellite Familiarity with system automation, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and configuration management tools like Puppet or Ansible Demonstrates diplomacy, teamwork, negotiation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving Strong written and verbal communication skills Good project management skills Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results Self-motivator, possessing a high sense of urgency and a high level of integrity while acting in a professional manner