System Admin, Staff
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
$67,900–$90,500 / year
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The System Administrator monitors system hardware, network, and infrastructure software performance to ensure availability and security. They are responsible for installing software, managing user access, performing backups, and implementing cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Job details
System Administrator, Staff Under general direction, this job performs moderately complex activities regarding monitoring system hardware, network, and infrastructure software performance, solves problems, and suggests improvements. The purpose of this job is to protect availability and security of computer systems and network connections. They must be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. They will participate in the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance is consistent with Company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Location: Ottawa, ON Salary: $67,900.00-$90,500.00 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture * Your Challenge: Ensures the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance with business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Sets end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. Installs and configures software and hardware. Ensures security through access controls, backups, and firewalls. Performs and tests routine system backups and restores. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware and software problems on desktops, servers, printers, and workstations and escalates incidents as necessary. Practices network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Analyzes system, server, application, network, and input/output device performance. Recommends, schedules, and performs software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases. Implements and help enforce compliance to cybersecurity frameworks applicable to defense suppliers (e.g. NIST SP 800 171, CMMC, ISO 27001). Your Expertise: Technical knowledge of network and PC, operating systems and hardware, local area network administration Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience Customer service orientation Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information preferred Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills preferred Who We Are Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight. We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete. Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world. To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa *Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location. #LI-KH1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
What you’ll do
The System Administrator monitors system hardware, network, and infrastructure software performance to ensure availability and security. They are responsible for installing software, managing user access, performing backups, and implementing cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Requirements
Candidates must have technical knowledge of networks, PC hardware, and operating systems with hands-on troubleshooting experience. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment are required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Referral Program
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- System Administration
- Network Administration
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Software Troubleshooting
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- NIST SP 800 171
- CMMC
- ISO 27001
- Access Controls
- Backup and Restore
- Network Asset Management
- Performance Analysis
- Customer Service
- Technical Documentation
- Operating Systems
- LAN Administration
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- NIST 800
- Export Control
- Time Off Management
- Asset Management
- Backup Devices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Computer Systems
- Cyber Security
- Electronics
- Firewall
- Innovation
- ISO/IEC 27001
- Network Connections
- Purchasing
- Submittals (Construction)
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Prioritization
- User Accounts
Job areas
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Engineering
- Software
- Systems Administrator
- Windows Administrator
- Systems Aministrators
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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