Systems Administrator - Remote Canada

Pay: CA$65,000.00 to CA$75,000.00 per year

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Remote, Canada, Eastern Time business hours Technical Lab Evidence Strongly Preferred A demonstrable technical lab or test environment that you personally operate, understand and can demonstrate will be considered a significant asset. Candidates are encouraged to upload one document containing three to six screenshots showing:

Your hypervisor or cloud console with labelled systems A VLAN, trunk, routing, firewall or other network configuration

At least one server, cloud, security, monitoring, backup or infrastructure component Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox, Azure, AWS, Sophos Firewall Home Edition, pfSense, OPNsense, GNS3, EVE-NG, Cisco Modeling Labs, Packet Tracer, Docker, Kubernetes and comparable platforms are acceptable. Physical hardware is not required. Candidates who submit lab evidence and are shortlisted may be asked to provide a recorded tour and demonstrate the same environment through a live screen share.

Strong submissions will show depth and variety, such as:

Multiple VLANs and inter-VLAN routing

Trunking, VPNs, firewalls and ACLs

Firewall (e.g.

Sophos Firewall Home

Edition) with NAT, VPN, web filtering, etc. configured

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy

Multiple virtual networks or simulated sites

Monitoring, SIEM or centralized logging

Backup and restore testing

Databases, application servers or RDS (Remote Desktop Services)

Azure or AWS networking

Automation or infrastructure as code A generic lab description, basic Packet Tracer topology or single standalone VM will carry less weight than evidence of a broader environment.



Visual lab evidence is strongly preferred and may be used to prioritize applications for review. The Role

This is a hands-on L3 MSP Systems Administrator position. You will work a busy ticket queue, handle L1/L2 escalations and own difficult or stalled issues through to resolution.

We want a ticket owner: someone who investigates thoroughly, communicates clearly and remains accountable until the underlying problem is resolved. This is not a slow internal IT or escalation-only role. Responsibilities

Provide L3 support across desktops, servers, Microsoft 365, Azure and client networks

Work regular tickets alongside technical escalations

Troubleshoot Windows, application, performance and connectivity issues

Troubleshoot VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and firewalls

Administer Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy

Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Azure

Support Hyper-V, VMware and other virtualized environments

Use PowerShell or scripting to automate recurring work

Maintain clear ticket notes, documentation and client updates Required Skills

MSP or multi-client support experience

Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server and Active Directory

Practical networking: VLANs, trunking, routing, switching, NAT, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls and subnetting

Hyper-V, VMware,



Proxmox or comparable virtualization

EDR or MDR platform experience

Strong PowerShell, Event Viewer and command-line troubleshooting

Independent ownership of issues through resolution

Strong client communication and documentation

Located in Canada with a quiet home office and reliable internet Preferred Experience

Azure or AWS networking

Intune and Windows Autopilot

Datto RMM, Autotask and IT Glue

Sophos, Veeam, Fortinet, SonicWall, Meraki or Ubiquiti

Microsoft certifications An actively maintained technical lab How to Apply

Submit

Résumé

LinkedIn profile

Lab Evidence Package

Short cover letter; candidates submitting lab evidence should reference the systems shown Advantages

Private Health Services Plan providing reimbursement for eligible:

Dental expenses

Vision care

Prescription medications

Chiropractic care

Massage therapy

Additional Benefits

Remote-first position

T2200 for eligible remote-work expenses

Paid time off

Flexible work from home environment within Eastern Time business hours

Certification support

Technical mentorship LP&A; supports clients across Canada and North America, with service reach and team presence in Toronto, Sudbury and Thunder Bay, Ontario

- Montréal, Quebec
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Edmonton and Lethbridge, Alberta
- Langley, British Columbia
- Moncton, New Brunswick
- Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. LP & Associates

IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), AI, Cybersecurity/MDR, Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and Networking Services.

www.lpassociates.ca

📌 Systems Administrator (MSP) – [Remote] (Canada)
🏢 LP u0026 Associates
📍 Canada