Department

IT

Location

Saskatoon - Head Office

Salary

$82,506.77 - $107,115.39 a year

Open Date

04/23/2026

Close Date

05/03/2026

Description

System Administrator, IT

Our purpose
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has advanced the interests of teachers and advocated for excellence in public education for more than 90 years. We are a professional organization representing over 14,000 teachers employed in PreK-12 schools across the province who are trusted and respected leaders and partners in education.

What we do
Working with the Federation is more than a job. It’s about contributing, through your professional background, to quality public education. It’s about providing exceptional programs and services that support Saskatchewan teachers and their profession.

What we value
We work as a team, recognizing that we all play a part, directly or indirectly, in realizing our purpose. We are committed to a workplace that engages its diverse workforce and offers a stimulating environment where individuals are provided with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. We are inclusive and celebrate diversity by supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

About the team
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation IT team provides hardware and software support, cybersecurity training and defense, and strategic technological direction to the organization.

What you’ll do
The System Administrator ensures the efficient, stable, and secure operation of the Federation’s infrastructure, cloud services, networks, security systems, and information systems. This role blends systems administration, cloud administration, network management, with enhanced security responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer and maintain infrastructure, cloud, network, and security systems across hybrid, on-prem, and cloud environments.

• Maintain datacentre server infrastructure technologies.

• Support alignment of security best practices, frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in all incident response and recovery processes to ensure data security is maintained and operations are restored.

• Support security risk management activities including threat assessments, compliance tasks, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts.

• Plan, test, schedule, and deploy Windows OS patches and updates for servers and endpoints.

• Maintain and manage the email system, its connectors, and delivery systems.

• Monitor and protect systems and data using IPS/IDS, SIEM tools, endpoint protection, and other security technologies.

• Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, switches, routers, wi-fi, and hybrid cloud networking components.

• Perform ongoing network monitoring, incident troubleshooting, and maintenance of network documentation such as IP inventory and topology diagrams.

• Implement network‑security controls including segmentation, VPNs, and IPS/IDS solutions.

• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for the installation, maintenance, and support of all IT systems to minimize risk and improve security posture.

• Assist in the management and maintenance of backup systems and sources to improve data and systems resiliency.

• Provide administration and support for user‑facing applications.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver technical training as needed.

• Participate in security awareness, professional development, and organizational initiatives.

• Recommend emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and security posture.

• Under the direction of the Senior Manager, IT, ensure the Federation’s technology infrastructure meets organizational needs.

What you’ll bring

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering datacentres utilizing hybrid, on‑premises, and cloud infrastructure environments.

• ITIL, MCSE, and/or VCP certifications are preferred.

• 5+ years supporting enterprise networks, including firewalls, switches, routers, Wi‑Fi, and VPN solutions.

• 3+ years monitoring and maintaining security operations and risk mitigations using industry standards and best practices.

• Strong Windows Server environment administration skills.

• Proficiency with virtualization and hypervisor platforms (VMWare and Azure).

• In depth knowledge of Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Exchange, and VMWare is required.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining server, SAN, and data‑center technologies.

• Strong proficiency with Windows Server, Azure, Azure Dev Ops, InTune, Entra ID, and AWS.

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, segmentation, and secure network design.

• Strong background in security operations, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and use of IPS/IDS and SIEM tools.

• Understanding of security frameworks, policies, and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, Zero Trust principles).

• Experience with endpoint protection platforms, monitoring tools, and security logging technologies.

• Ability to administer and support user‑facing business applications and related infrastructure.

• Familiarity with creating and maintaining technical documentation such as network topology diagrams and IP inventories.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to prepare clear documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams and maintain positive working relationships.

• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Understanding change management, risk management, and/or process improvement methodologies is an asset.

What we offer

• A competitive salary range of $82,506.77 - $107,115.39
• A 35-hour work week.
• 4 weeks starting vacation and paid time off to deal with family, health and sickness, and compassionate situations.
• 100% employer paid benefits from day one.
• Employer Matching defined contribution plan, saving for your future up to 18%.
• Free parking.

How to apply
If you want to work for one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers and you would enjoy being a part of a passionate group of professionals who work to enhance the well-being and success of teachers. The deadline for applications is 5 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026.