System Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
About Edmonton Public Schools
We are the second largest school division in Alberta, serving students, families and communities throughout Edmonton. At Edmonton Public Schools, we provide a range of programs, learning spaces and supports that enhance pathways for student success.
Our Division is committed to diversity and inclusivity; we are listening, we are learning, and we are committed.
Edmonton Public Schools aspires to be a learning community where every individual belongs, is included and experiences success. We strive to empower staff to reach their goals in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values their lived experiences. We are seeking individuals like you, who reflect the students and families we serve.
Together, we are stronger.
Status
FTE: 1.000
Position Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of on-campus and virtual environments and cloud infrastructure. This position will have a key focus on designing, implementing and supporting our expanding cloud environments and solutions. The complexity and size of assigned projects would require this position to work independently and be part of a team supporting technology requirements, infrastructure design, specifications, coordination of changes, and complex technical installations.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
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Data Centre Operations: Manage and maintain physical and virtual servers within enterprise data centre environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
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Linux Systems Administration: Administer, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux. Responsibilities include patching, system monitoring, performance tuning, and automation using standard tools and scripts.
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Caching Infrastructure: Support, configure, and optimize caching servers such as Squid and Microsoft Connected Cache to enhance network efficiency and content delivery performance.
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Virtualization: Administer and support virtualization platforms such as VMware, Oracle VM, Proxmox, and Nutanix, including provisioning, resource optimization, and live migrations.
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SAN Storage: Configure, monitor, and maintain Storage Area Network (SAN) systems, including zoning, LUN provisioning, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability for critical workloads.
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Backup Recovery: Implement, monitor, and test backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
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Automation and Configuration Management: Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and SaltStack, enabling consistent system deployment, streamlined updates, and reduced manual intervention.
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Java Web Applications: Deploy, configure, and support Java-based web applications and application servers (e.g., Tomcat, WebLogic), ensuring performance and security.
Education/Qualifications
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Technical School Diploma, must be a minimum of a 2-year program
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Minimum of 3 years related experience
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Practical experience implementing and administering Microsoft Azure or Google Workspace.
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Having Microsoft Azure Administrator or Google Workspace Administrator certifications is desirable
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A strong understanding of backup and recovery processes and applications.
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Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, etc
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Experience administering Windows and Linux servers is desirable
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Experience with the design and support of large scale enterprise networks is desirable
-
Understanding of change and incident management
-
Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
Rate of Pay
$42.14 - $53.81 per hour
Nature of Work
Based on the nature of the role, and through conversation with their supervisor, the successful candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Hybrid work schedules provide eligible staff with the opportunity to work a combination of both onsite and offsite. Staff participating in a hybrid work schedule must be available to work in-person on short notice to meet operation needs.
Closing
Closing date for this competition is August 22, 2025.
Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. The Terms and Conditions of employment for Exempt staff may be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/exempt/ #HP1
About Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the second largest school district in Alberta, with over 7,500 staff focused on meeting the diverse needs of more than 92,000 students across 202 schools and education sites. Our Vision is to transform the learners of today into the leaders of tomorrow. We inspire student success through high quality learning opportunities, supported by meaningfully engaged students, parents, staff and community. The District's cornerstone values of accountability, collaboration, equity and integrity support us in achieving our Vision and Mission.
System Administrator
Top Benefits
About the role
About Edmonton Public Schools
We are the second largest school division in Alberta, serving students, families and communities throughout Edmonton. At Edmonton Public Schools, we provide a range of programs, learning spaces and supports that enhance pathways for student success.
Our Division is committed to diversity and inclusivity; we are listening, we are learning, and we are committed.
Edmonton Public Schools aspires to be a learning community where every individual belongs, is included and experiences success. We strive to empower staff to reach their goals in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values their lived experiences. We are seeking individuals like you, who reflect the students and families we serve.
Together, we are stronger.
Status
FTE: 1.000
Position Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of on-campus and virtual environments and cloud infrastructure. This position will have a key focus on designing, implementing and supporting our expanding cloud environments and solutions. The complexity and size of assigned projects would require this position to work independently and be part of a team supporting technology requirements, infrastructure design, specifications, coordination of changes, and complex technical installations.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
-
Data Centre Operations: Manage and maintain physical and virtual servers within enterprise data centre environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
-
Linux Systems Administration: Administer, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux. Responsibilities include patching, system monitoring, performance tuning, and automation using standard tools and scripts.
-
Caching Infrastructure: Support, configure, and optimize caching servers such as Squid and Microsoft Connected Cache to enhance network efficiency and content delivery performance.
-
Virtualization: Administer and support virtualization platforms such as VMware, Oracle VM, Proxmox, and Nutanix, including provisioning, resource optimization, and live migrations.
-
SAN Storage: Configure, monitor, and maintain Storage Area Network (SAN) systems, including zoning, LUN provisioning, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability for critical workloads.
-
Backup Recovery: Implement, monitor, and test backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
-
Automation and Configuration Management: Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and SaltStack, enabling consistent system deployment, streamlined updates, and reduced manual intervention.
-
Java Web Applications: Deploy, configure, and support Java-based web applications and application servers (e.g., Tomcat, WebLogic), ensuring performance and security.
Education/Qualifications
-
Technical School Diploma, must be a minimum of a 2-year program
-
Minimum of 3 years related experience
-
Practical experience implementing and administering Microsoft Azure or Google Workspace.
-
Having Microsoft Azure Administrator or Google Workspace Administrator certifications is desirable
-
A strong understanding of backup and recovery processes and applications.
-
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, etc
-
Experience administering Windows and Linux servers is desirable
-
Experience with the design and support of large scale enterprise networks is desirable
-
Understanding of change and incident management
-
Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
Rate of Pay
$42.14 - $53.81 per hour
Nature of Work
Based on the nature of the role, and through conversation with their supervisor, the successful candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Hybrid work schedules provide eligible staff with the opportunity to work a combination of both onsite and offsite. Staff participating in a hybrid work schedule must be available to work in-person on short notice to meet operation needs.
Closing
Closing date for this competition is August 22, 2025.
Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. The Terms and Conditions of employment for Exempt staff may be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/exempt/ #HP1
About Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the second largest school district in Alberta, with over 7,500 staff focused on meeting the diverse needs of more than 92,000 students across 202 schools and education sites. Our Vision is to transform the learners of today into the leaders of tomorrow. We inspire student success through high quality learning opportunities, supported by meaningfully engaged students, parents, staff and community. The District's cornerstone values of accountability, collaboration, equity and integrity support us in achieving our Vision and Mission.