Career Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented IT System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of our server infrastructure and backup systems. You will play a key role in planning and executing system upgrades, data migrations, and ensuring operational continuity.

Explore GeoSpectrums Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, were proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor server infrastructure, including backups and disaster recovery systems.
• Plan and execute system upgrades and data migrations with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to support infrastructure needs for ongoing projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal security protocols and external regulatory standards (e.g., Controlled Goods, NATO Secret, ISO 9001/27001).
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support for escalated technical issues.
• Participate in IT audits and contribute to annual reviews of system access and device authorization.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in a System Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, virtualization, and backup technologies.
• Experience with Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• College or University degree in IT.
• Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
• Scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Power Automate).
• Experience with Linux environments.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances

Explore Our Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca home page.

At GeoSpectrum, we take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with Core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Group Plan Benefits
• Trip Cancellation
• Virtual Healthcare
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• RRSP matching
• Career development
• Social activities and company events
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, and/or resume.

Apply Today!

If this position and our company looks like a great fit for you, apply online. While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].