IT System Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Experience: At least 4 years in systems administration, infrastructure, or internal IT operations roles
- Operating Systems: Strong experience administering Linux systems in a production environment, alongside working experience supporting Windows environments
- Infrastructure & Networking: Solid understanding of server administration, system troubleshooting, monitoring, and core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
- Microsoft 365: Hands-on experience administering M365 environments, including Entra ID and core collaboration/identity services
- Scripting: Experience writing scripts or automations using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues across disparate systems and internal infrastructure
- Soft Skills: Strong documentation habits, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to learn new tools and platforms quickly
- Experience with AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, or related services)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Experience with Docker or containerized environments
- Previous experience administering physical or virtual network devices (switches, firewalls, VPN appliances)
- Experience building automations using APIs and vendor documentation to integrate SaaS platforms with internal systems
What the job involves
- We are looking for a versatile and proactive IT System Administrator to support, maintain, and scale our internal infrastructure and business systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver with strong Linux and infrastructure fundamentals, solid networking knowledge, and practical experience with Windows and Microsoft 365 environments
- You will focus on day-to-day systems administration, infrastructure reliability, and operational improvements. For a candidate eager to grow, this role offers exciting opportunities to expand into advanced automation, infrastructure as code, and complex SaaS/system integrations
- IT Operations & Support (50%):
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated infrastructure, systems, and application issues
- Support core IT operations, including employee onboarding/offboarding, access provisioning, and internal system configurations
- Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation for infrastructure, procedures, and system changes
- Collaborate closely with engineering and internal teams on technical initiatives
- Systems & Cloud Administration (30%):
- Administer and maintain Linux and Windows server environments supporting core internal services and applications
- Support and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and overall access management
- Monitor system health, performance, and reliability, actively identifying areas to improve operational processes
- Networking & Infrastructure (10%):
- Manage and improve internal infrastructure across servers, networking, cloud services, and identity systems
- Administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and internal connectivity
- Automation & Integrations (10%):
- Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency and eliminate manual toil
- Contribute to system integrations and automation between internal and external platforms as business needs evolve
Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
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About Kepler Communications Inc.
We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay.
Headquartered in downtown Toronto, Kepler is vertically integrated with an in-house production facility, designing and deploying a hybrid optical constellation to modernize communications to missions in LEO and beyond.
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IT System Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Experience: At least 4 years in systems administration, infrastructure, or internal IT operations roles
- Operating Systems: Strong experience administering Linux systems in a production environment, alongside working experience supporting Windows environments
- Infrastructure & Networking: Solid understanding of server administration, system troubleshooting, monitoring, and core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
- Microsoft 365: Hands-on experience administering M365 environments, including Entra ID and core collaboration/identity services
- Scripting: Experience writing scripts or automations using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues across disparate systems and internal infrastructure
- Soft Skills: Strong documentation habits, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to learn new tools and platforms quickly
- Experience with AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, or related services)
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Experience with Docker or containerized environments
- Previous experience administering physical or virtual network devices (switches, firewalls, VPN appliances)
- Experience building automations using APIs and vendor documentation to integrate SaaS platforms with internal systems
What the job involves
- We are looking for a versatile and proactive IT System Administrator to support, maintain, and scale our internal infrastructure and business systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver with strong Linux and infrastructure fundamentals, solid networking knowledge, and practical experience with Windows and Microsoft 365 environments
- You will focus on day-to-day systems administration, infrastructure reliability, and operational improvements. For a candidate eager to grow, this role offers exciting opportunities to expand into advanced automation, infrastructure as code, and complex SaaS/system integrations
- IT Operations & Support (50%):
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated infrastructure, systems, and application issues
- Support core IT operations, including employee onboarding/offboarding, access provisioning, and internal system configurations
- Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation for infrastructure, procedures, and system changes
- Collaborate closely with engineering and internal teams on technical initiatives
- Systems & Cloud Administration (30%):
- Administer and maintain Linux and Windows server environments supporting core internal services and applications
- Support and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and overall access management
- Monitor system health, performance, and reliability, actively identifying areas to improve operational processes
- Networking & Infrastructure (10%):
- Manage and improve internal infrastructure across servers, networking, cloud services, and identity systems
- Administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and internal connectivity
- Automation & Integrations (10%):
- Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to improve operational efficiency and eliminate manual toil
- Contribute to system integrations and automation between internal and external platforms as business needs evolve
Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
Not the right fit? Search for IT System Administrator jobs in Toronto
About Kepler Communications Inc.
We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay.
Headquartered in downtown Toronto, Kepler is vertically integrated with an in-house production facility, designing and deploying a hybrid optical constellation to modernize communications to missions in LEO and beyond.