About the role
Duties:
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Perform administration activities, including routine maintenance and support for servers and computers, LANs, WANs, and data communications infrastructure. Includes physical and virtual (Hyper-V) servers, Windows operating systems, applications, email systems (Exchange Server on-premises and 365), file and print systems, systems and network security, web services, remote access, voice and data communications, Microsoft 365 environment (hybrid), internet, and more.
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Network configuration, maintenance, and security, with hands-on experience in MikroTik RouterOS, including advanced routing, firewall management, QoS, and VPN configuration.
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Implementation and management of Veeam Backup & Replication solutions, including backup integrity verification and recovery testing to protect the organization’s data.
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Maintain IT inventory and document all technical procedures.
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PowerShell scripting for task automation, system configuration, and reporting.
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Monitor and research logs and systems/security warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
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Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity management, access control, and service troubleshooting.
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Develop solutions using PowerApps; Identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft 365/Entra.
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Implements, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft Domains and Domain controllers, Active Directory permissions, group policies, security permissions, print services, updates, systems and data backups and recovery.
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Maintain infrastructure security, including operating system security patches and virus defense.
-
Monitor datacenter health using management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed.
-
Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance.
-
Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root causes, and provide technical support when needed.
-
Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems.
-
Work with 3rd party vendors and service providers on projects and ongoing service.
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Apply analytical skills to solve complex problems and recommend alternatives.
Qualifications:
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B.Sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.
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4-6 years of proven experience in a Systems Administrator position in lieu of a degree is required.
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MikroTik certification (MTCNA, MTCRE, MTCSE, and/or MTCTCE) is strongly preferred
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Ability to develop solutions using PowerShell, VBScript, etc., to identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft Workplace modernization efforts.
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Experience with or knowledge of operating systems and networking, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, Exchange, office suite, SAN.
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Experience in cloud computing (Microsoft 365/Entra, Cloud Storage, Microsoft Exchange 365
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Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures using Microsoft operating systems, application suites and tools.
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Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills.
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Ability to communicate well with others.
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Must be team-oriented and able to prioritize job responsibilities to meet the needs of the operation.
Location:
760 College St. Toronto
Duration of Position:
Permanent
Starting Salary Range:
$75, 457 to $ 79, 788 per annum plus benefits
Posting Date:
2025-11-07
Closing Date:
2025-11-21
Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #180-25 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=180-25&site=costi
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.
About the role
Duties:
-
Perform administration activities, including routine maintenance and support for servers and computers, LANs, WANs, and data communications infrastructure. Includes physical and virtual (Hyper-V) servers, Windows operating systems, applications, email systems (Exchange Server on-premises and 365), file and print systems, systems and network security, web services, remote access, voice and data communications, Microsoft 365 environment (hybrid), internet, and more.
-
Network configuration, maintenance, and security, with hands-on experience in MikroTik RouterOS, including advanced routing, firewall management, QoS, and VPN configuration.
-
Implementation and management of Veeam Backup & Replication solutions, including backup integrity verification and recovery testing to protect the organization’s data.
-
Maintain IT inventory and document all technical procedures.
-
PowerShell scripting for task automation, system configuration, and reporting.
-
Monitor and research logs and systems/security warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
-
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity management, access control, and service troubleshooting.
-
Develop solutions using PowerApps; Identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft 365/Entra.
-
Implements, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft Domains and Domain controllers, Active Directory permissions, group policies, security permissions, print services, updates, systems and data backups and recovery.
-
Maintain infrastructure security, including operating system security patches and virus defense.
-
Monitor datacenter health using management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed.
-
Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance.
-
Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root causes, and provide technical support when needed.
-
Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems.
-
Work with 3rd party vendors and service providers on projects and ongoing service.
-
Apply analytical skills to solve complex problems and recommend alternatives.
Qualifications:
-
B.Sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.
-
4-6 years of proven experience in a Systems Administrator position in lieu of a degree is required.
-
MikroTik certification (MTCNA, MTCRE, MTCSE, and/or MTCTCE) is strongly preferred
-
Ability to develop solutions using PowerShell, VBScript, etc., to identify and/or remediate problems/issues/requirements related to Microsoft Workplace modernization efforts.
-
Experience with or knowledge of operating systems and networking, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, Exchange, office suite, SAN.
-
Experience in cloud computing (Microsoft 365/Entra, Cloud Storage, Microsoft Exchange 365
-
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures using Microsoft operating systems, application suites and tools.
-
Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
-
Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills.
-
Ability to communicate well with others.
-
Must be team-oriented and able to prioritize job responsibilities to meet the needs of the operation.
Location:
760 College St. Toronto
Duration of Position:
Permanent
Starting Salary Range:
$75, 457 to $ 79, 788 per annum plus benefits
Posting Date:
2025-11-07
Closing Date:
2025-11-21
Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #180-25 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=180-25&site=costi
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.