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Senior IT Administrator
@ STRIVE Recruitment
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
STRIVE Recruitment is hiring a Senior IT Administrator in Surrey, BC, on a permanent, on-site basis at $90,000 to $105,000 a year. The role manages network, security and infrastructure across a multi-site electrical distributor, with mandatory after-hours emergency support and periodic travel to branches. Candidates need 5+ years of IT administration experience and hands-on Fortinet and VMware expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Manage network infrastructure, firewalls, switches and VPNs
- Administer Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure and hybrid cloud
- Implement cybersecurity programs, incident response and disaster recovery
- Provide after-hours emergency support and branch travel
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT
- 5+ years of IT administration, preferably multi-site
- Extensive Fortinet firewall, switch and VPN experience
- Experience with VMware, Veeam and Microsoft 365
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- 2026-10-15
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- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | computer science, information technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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STRIVE Recruitment
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Specialist Recruiters in the areas of: Accounting & Finance, Technology, Corporate Administration and Manufacturing
Full company description
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
- LinkedIn followers
- 32,645
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 39
- Reported office locations
- 1740-, 1050 W. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3S7, CA
- 236 Pritchard Rd, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P7, CA
- Other recorded names
- STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
- Specialties
- General Accounting
- Audit
- Tax
- Treasury
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Real Estate Development
- Logistics
- Suplly Chain
- Transportation
- Recruitment
- Staffing
- and Payroll
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | General AccountingAuditTaxTreasuryFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceReal Estate DevelopmentLogisticsSuplly Chain |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
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Senior IT Administrator – Surrey, BC Permanent | On-site
$90,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions across Technology, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
THE ROLE
STRIVE Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established, family-owned Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies, to recruit for a Senior IT Administrator based in Surrey, BC.
They offer a stable, values-driven workplace with strong employee benefits, including a birthday off, health and dental coverage, an employee assistance program, annual profit-sharing, an employee share ownership program, RRSP matching after one year of employment, and access to ongoing professional development resources.
The client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior IT Administrator to lead the management, security, and reliability of their IT infrastructure across multiple branch locations. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and includes mandatory participation in after-hours support for urgent security incidents and critical infrastructure issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN connections
- Serve as system administrator for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, Azure, and SAML authentication
- Implement and oversee cybersecurity programs, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans, applying Zero Trust principles
- Administer backup, virtualization, and storage systems, including Veeam, VMware, NAS, VOIP, and asset management platforms
- Provide after-hours support for emergencies, outages, and security incidents, with periodic travel to branch locations
- Use RMM tools and ticketing systems to monitor, manage, and resolve IT issues efficiently
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to streamline IT operations
- Provide end-user technical support and mentor junior IT staff
- Support remote branch offices with network connectivity, endpoint management, and troubleshooting
- Take ownership of critical IT infrastructure, including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and documentation
- Plan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT administration experience, preferably in a multi-site environment
- Extensive hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, switches, and VPN configurations
- Willingness and ability to work after hours as required, including responding to critical incidents
- Experience with VMware, Veeam, Microsoft 365, and enterprise-scale network infrastructure
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and disaster recovery
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting remote branches and multi-site IT environments
- Familiarity with RMM tools and ticketing systems for IT service management
- Proven ability to work independently and manage complex IT projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
What Success Looks Like
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex, high-priority issues
- Ability to take full ownership of critical infrastructure and respond confidently under pressure
- Effective mentorship of junior team members alongside consistent end-user support
- Successful execution of IT projects, upgrades, and migrations with minimal disruption
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