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System Administrator Level 3 - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment (1 year contract) Repost
@ ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is hiring a System Administrator Level 3 on a one-year temporary contract, starting December 21, 2026. The role administers enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services, including servers, virtualization and storage. The posting states 40 hours per week, $44.48 to $51.40 hourly, and eligibility for hybrid work under the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.
Responsibilities:
- Administer enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services
- Install, configure and monitor backup platforms, servers and storage
- Perform and validate recoveries
- Support lifecycle changes under change-management processes
- Provide technical guidance and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Three-year diploma or degree in computer science or IT
- ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent
- Enterprise backup training such as Commvault or Veeam
- Three years administering Windows servers and infrastructure
- Linux experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ITIL4 Foundation |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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ALGON The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
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Department:
Infrastructure and Cloud TechnologiesPosition Type:
Full-Time SupportSalary Range:
$44.48-$51.40-HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Anticipated Start Date:
December 21, 2026Length of Contract:
1 yearPosting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.Posting Closing Date:
November 19, 2026Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Land Acknowledgment:
Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.
Job Description:
The System Administrator Level 3 administers and supports the College’s enterprise backup, recovery and infrastructure services. This position installs, configures, monitors, maintains, secures and troubleshoots backup platforms, servers, virtualization and storage technologies; performs and validates recoveries; supports lifecycle changes; and provides technical guidance and documentation within established College standards and change-management processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology, Information Technology or a related discipline, with relevant study in infrastructure, backup, recovery or data protection;
- ITIL4 Foundation or equivalent IT Service Management training;
- Enterprise backup and recovery administration training, including Commvault, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Azure Backup, or equivalent enterprise backup and data protection platforms;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers and enterprise infrastructure in a large, complex environment, including:
o enterprise backup, recovery, retention and recovery testing;
o Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and authentication services;
o virtualization and storage technologies;
o server configuration, troubleshooting and systems integration;
o application-aware backup and recovery; and
o enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP.
- Experience with Linux is an asset
*This position is paid at Payband J
*Vacancy is for P23466
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.HR26 | Corporate Policies (subject to change).
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Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).
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Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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