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Job Description:

We are looking for highly motivated junior Storage & Backup Administrators to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing enterprise-level storage and backup systems, learn cutting-edge technology and AWS cloud technology.

PLEASE NOTE: The ability to attain Reliability Status Clearance for this role is essential. At the time of your application, you must have lived continuously in Canada for the last 5+ years.

What will you do?

Assist in managing and maintaining storage systems such as SAN, NAS, and cloud-based storage and enterprise backup solutions.Perform routine storage provisioning, data migration, and capacity planning tasksProvide operational support for day-to-day activities including alerting, monitoring, trending. Diagnose and troubleshoot backup and storage hardware and software issues to ensure data integrity and system efficiencyDevelop scripts for automated management (Shell, PowerShell, Python, etc), Work with senior admin on service delivery automation by using automation tools (like Ansible, Terraform, CDD etc).Security and Compliance: Work with senior admin to ensure backup and storage system comply with organizational policies, industry standards and regulatory requirement. Remediate security vulnerabilities.  Cloud storage management: Provision AWS FSx/EFS file share, manage filesystem capacity, performance etc.Participate in regular disaster recovery testing and perform data recovery/restore testingDocument backup and storage configurations, procedures, and best practicesParticipate in on-call rotation

What will you need to succeed?

Minimum of 1 to 3 years relevant work experience in related roleRecent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Basic understanding of backup technologies (e.g., Dell Avamar/PPDM, Rubrik) and storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, etc) and data protection strategiesFamiliarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.Experience working on scripting (shell script, PowerShell, Python, etc) or automation tools (like Ansible, Terraform, etc)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Eagerness to learn and grow in the areas of storage and backup technologies.Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Self-driven, resourceful individual with an ability to work under little supervision

What’s in it for you?

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive cultureAn environment of continuous learning and improvementOpportunities to renew or convert to full time employeeBeing a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives We’re proud to be a Best Workplace for Hybrid Work by Great Place to Work® Canada

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

63,000/63 000 - 104,000/104 000

Job Category:

IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date:

11/09/2025