Network & Systems Administrator (Contract - 1 year) - Alton - Dejero

Description

It all started on a bus. An election campaign bus. Through his experience providing mobile connectivity for election campaigns, Dejero founder Bogdan Frusina witnessed first‑hand the challenges that journalists faced reporting live from the field. He knew there was a better way. Building a team with a passion for innovation and a drive to persevere, he set about developing and commercializing a portable and wireless live video broadcast solution. In November 2009, that vision came to life. Dejero enabled the world's first live transmission of the torch relay across Canada for the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Since then, we've evolved into a world‑leading wireless telecommunications aggregator, providing resilient, uninterrupted internet connectivity vital for critical communications. Broadcasters, production companies, first responders, defense departments, and government agencies put their trust in Dejero.

Here's How You Help Us Continue Our Story

We are seeking a skilled Network and Systems Administrator with a passion for Linux and VMware environments to join our dynamic Corporate IT team for a one‑year contract role. This role is ideal for a technology enthusiast who thrives in diverse and challenging environments, values continuous learning, and is keen on growing their expertise within Linux and VMware systems. While proficiency in Linux is highly desirable, we encourage applications from candidates who are comfortable with command‑line operations and are motivated to enhance their Linux skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support corporate and R&D infrastructure, with a primary focus on Linux systems.
• Deploy and upgrade Windows and Linux servers.
• Oversee network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement and maintain IT security best practices.
• Manage Jenkins and other CI/CD tools.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Manage backup systems and disaster recovery procedures.
• Document and improve existing processes.
• Participate in on‑call support and incident response rotations.
• Assist with service desk duties, including resolving end‑user issues, onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Work collaboratively with IT team members and other departments to support technology initiatives and projects.
• Stay up to date with the latest IT technologies and trends; have a continuous improvement mindset.

Why You Should Join The Dejero Team

• Fueling Your Growth: we invest in your development with an annual learning allowance, workshops, mentorship, coaching, and a full learning platform. We're committed to giving you tools that move your career forward.
• Work‑Life Balance: our hybrid work model supports flexibility and well‑being, helping you thrive both at work and at home.
• Award‑Winning Culture & Innovation: We're honored to have been named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada for 7 consecutive years by Great Place to Work. Our award‑winning Smart Blending Technology has also earned two Emmy Awards, reflecting our dedication to innovation and leadership in the industry.
• Making a Difference Together: Giving back is part of who we are. We support meaningful causes with paid volunteer days, donation drives, volunteering and our annual Dejero's Day of Doing Great Things.
• Collaborative Teams: You'll work on projects that match your strengths, contribute to peer‑reviewed solutions, and help shape the future together.

Core Requirements (Must‑Have)

• 5+ years of experience in Linux administration, enterprise networking, Windows environments, VMware vCenter
• Proficient in shell scripting and automation.
• Demonstrated experience applying security best practices and securing IT infrastructure, including security patching and remediations.
• Competence in supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as Google Workspace, Azure, Entra, and Intune.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical familiarity with commonly used AI tools and workflows.

Bonus Points If You Have Experience With

• Managing hosts with Ansible.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab.
• Managing complex Linux upgrades and migrations (e.g., migrating Jenkins controller from CentOS 32‑bit to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS).
• Security testing, e.g. penetration testing.
• Containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Database operations.
• Veeam backup system.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this role is $75,000 – $120,000 CAD.

Other Information

This is an immediate opening, which we are actively reviewing and interviewing applicants for. Want to learn more about how Dejero has provided reliable connectivity across the globe? Check out some of our success stories here.

Our Commitment to Fair Hiring Practices

To help us stay fully present in our conversations, we use an AI‑powered tool to transcribe and take notes during interviews. This simply helps us capture details accurately so we can focus on getting to know you. We'll always ask for your permission before using this tool, and your information will be kept secure and used only for our hiring process.

Dejero is an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, levels of education and types of experiences. We believe our differences are our strengths and help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Dejero is committed to providing a barrier‑free application and interview process for all candidates. For accommodations, contact or For more information on accessibility, read our policy here.

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