System Administrator - 6 month contract
CorGTA · Canada · Contract · Onsite · CAD 5,000 – 6,000 / month
At a glance
System Administrator - 6 month contract at CorGTA, working with Python, SQL and Kubernetes.
- Location
- Canada
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Salary
- CA$5,000 – CA$6,000 / month
- Technologies
- Python, SQL, Kubernetes, Linux
Key requirements
- Administer and maintain the client’s server environment and related services
- Oversee data‑protection solutions, ensuring reliable backup and replication across various platforms
- Diagnose and resolve connectivity or performance concerns with networking specialists
- Assist database teams with backup strategies for high‑availability configurations
- Produce clear technical documentation and present information to both technical staff and business audiences
Hirepins insights
- SQL is asked for in 42% of the 12 live IT jobs in Canada on Hirepins.
- CorGTA has 1 other open IT role on Hirepins.
About this role
A six‑month on‑site System Administrator role in Scarborough, Ontario, supporting a client’s infrastructure, backup, and networking needs. Ideal for seasoned backup and server admins with strong communication skills.
Key details
- Location: Canada
- Work mode: On-site
- Contract: 6-month contractor
- Pay: $57.00 - $66.00 p/h INC.
- Level: Senior
What you'll do
- Administer and maintain the client’s server environment and related services
- Oversee data‑protection solutions, ensuring reliable backup and replication across various platforms
- Diagnose and resolve connectivity or performance concerns with networking specialists
- Assist database teams with backup strategies for high‑availability configurations
- Produce clear technical documentation and present information to both technical staff and business audiences
What you'll need
Must have
- More than ten years of practical experience as a Backup Administrator, proficient with products like Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, NetBackup, Veeam or comparable backup and replication tools
- At least two years of hands‑on administration of Microsoft Windows Server versions 2019/2022 and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases 9.x-10.x
- Five years or greater of involvement with networking technologies and day‑to‑day operational support
- Five-plus years of experience managing agent‑based backup processes for SQL Always On Availability Groups, Oracle, DB2 or similar database systems, with solid familiarity with SQL VSS and RMAN backup techniques
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation abilities, enabling effective communication with technical groups and business stakeholders
Nice to have
- Two years of experience designing, deploying or supporting VMware vSphere Hypervisor or Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
- Competence in scripting and automation using REST APIs, PowerShell and Python
- Background in banking or financial‑services environments
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborative work with vendors and cross‑functional teams
Tech stack
Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, NetBackup, Veeam, SQL Always On Availability Groups, Oracle, DB2, SQL VSS, RMAN, VMware vSphere Hypervisor, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, REST APIs, PowerShell, Python
What's on offer
- Equal‑opportunity employer status
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- Backup strategy design for high‑availability databases
- Server administration best practices for Windows and Linux environments
- Communication techniques for presenting technical information to business stakeholders
Keywords to mirror in your CV
Backup Administrator, Cohesity, Dell EMC Data Domain, NetBackup, Veeam, SQL Always On Availability Groups
What to show
- Demonstrate a backup architecture diagram for a multi‑database environment
- Show a PowerShell script automating backup job scheduling
- Include a network troubleshooting case study involving server performance issues
How to apply
Use the "Apply on company website" button to continue to CorGTA's careers page and submit your application there.
Source: Adzuna