Hours of Work: Standard 40 hours/week, occasional overtime as required Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience Salary $80 to $100k+ About the Role Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Systems & Network Administrator to manage and support IT operations across corporate and plant sites. This senior role reports to the Corporate IT Manager and serves as a Tier 3 escalation point, providing technical leadership in network, server, virtualization, cybersecurity, and IT/OT systems. The role combines hands‑on system administration, infrastructure design, and project delivery with proactive support to ensure operational continuity and system reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead IT projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met Support IT/OT communication paths, PLC interfaces, and MES integration logic Monitor and administer virtual servers, SANs, and network equipment Backup, restore, and maintain critical data and systems Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues Develop, implement, and maintain IT standards, best practices, and documentation Plan and oversee software upgrades, capacity, and performance for production platforms Monitor enterprise security, including SIEM/EDR tools, and recommend improvements Configure and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy,



DNS/DHCP Support virtualization environments (VMWare vSphere/vCenter) and cloud services (Azure/AWS) Assist with on‑prem to cloud migrations and IT infrastructure optimization Collaborate with Service Desk, ERP, programming, and operations teams to align technology needs Required Qualifications Diploma or degree in Information Technology (IT) or related field 5–10 years of experience as a Systems and Network Administrator or equivalent Solid understanding of Windows Server roles and services, network protocols, and best practices Experience with VMWare, Cisco Catalyst switches, Wi‑Fi mesh networks (Meraki), and VOIP systems Experience with SharePoint and MS SQL databases is an asset Familiarity with ITIL, SRE principles, incident and change management Strong communication skills; able to convey complex issues to technical and non‑technical audiences Analytical, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities Assets (Nice-to-Have) Certification in MCSA or equivalent Manufacturing or automotive industry experience Cloud experience with Azure/AWS Scripting experience: PowerShell, Bash, Python Working Conditions Some travel may be required between corporate and plant locations in Ontario and Michigan Must have a Canadian Passport #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Systems & Network Administrator - $80,000 - $100,000 A Year (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto