Systems Administrator
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
Closed
Job Details:
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Position: Systems Administrator
Department: Technology Services
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: November 28, 2025
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
Competition #: 25-32-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $58,461 - $68,778 per annum.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, and university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Technology Services team in supporting the University's hybrid infrastructure - spanning on-premises VMware systems and Microsoft cloud platforms.
Reporting to the Manager, IT Infrastructure, you will play a key role in managing, securing, and automating systems that support our faculty, staff, and students. You will also help drive our cloud transformation by enhancing our use of Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 services.
You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team of IT professionals working with modern Microsoft technologies and hybrid cloud infrastructure to keep our systems secure, reliable, and evolving. Your expertise will make an immediate and visible impact as we advance our digital environment.
We're passionate about teamwork, innovation, and helping each other succeed. If there are skills you're eager to develop, we'll help you get there.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 environments for endpoint, identity, and application management.
- Participate in planning, design, and implementation of hybrid and cloud infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and automation.
- Maintain and enhance system performance, reliability, and security, including patching, monitoring, and backup operations.
- Support identity management, access control, and group policy across both Azure AD and on-prem Active Directory environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy automation and configuration management solutions (e.g., PowerShell, scripting).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, documentation, and technical standards.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and change management activities (may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends).
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and cloud-based Microsoft technologies.
- Experience managing Intune-enrolled devices, Azure AD join/hybrid join, and Microsoft 365 tenant administration.
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Intune (device compliance, configuration profiles, application deployment)
- Azure AD / Entra ID and Active Directory (identity, roles, synchronization, security)
- Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, security & compliance)
- VMware vSphere / HyperV / Dell VxRail environment management
- Scripting with PowerShell or similar administrative languages (C#, VB, Python)
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall concepts)
Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Commitment to learning and staying current with new technologies.
- Flexibility around work scheduling to accommodate systems change management standards, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends a few times per month.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at [email protected].
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
Acadia University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Acadia University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].
