System Administrator Level 3 - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (1 year contract)

Department

Infrastructure and Cloud Technologies

Position Type

Full-Time Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Anticipated Start Date

November 02, 2026

Length of Contract

1 year

Posting Closing Date

October 8, 2026

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

The System Administrator Level 3 administers and supports the College's enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services. This position installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries; supports lifecycle changes; and provides technical guidance and documentation within established College standards and change-management processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with relevant study in infrastructure, backup, recovery or data protection;
• ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management training;
• Enterprise backup and recovery administration training, including Commvault, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Azure Backup, or equivalent enterprise backup and data protection platforms;
• Minimum three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers and enterprise infrastructure in a large, complex environment, including:
  • enterprise backup, recovery, retention and recovery testing;
  • Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and authentication services;
  • virtualization and storage technologies;
  • server configuration, troubleshooting and systems integration;
  • application-aware backup and recovery; and
  • enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP.
• Experience with Linux is an asset

Payband: J

Vacancy Number: P23466

This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.

Why Join Algonquin College?

Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position.

Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. Availability depends on role and employment status.

Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2024.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.

Flexible Work Arrangement Policy: Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).

How We Use AI in Hiring

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Accessibility

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.