Senior IT Administrator – Surrey, BC Permanent | On-site$90,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)ABOUT USSTRIVE 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 ROLESTRIVE 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 robust 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 ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN connectionsServe as system administrator for Microsoft 365, Active Directory, hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, Azure, and SAML authenticationImplement and oversee cybersecurity programs, including Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans,



applying Zero Trust principlesAdminister backup, virtualization, and storage systems, including Veeam, VMware, NAS, VOIP, and asset management platformsProvide after-hours support for emergencies, outages, and security incidents, with periodic travel to branch locationsUse RMM tools and ticketing systems to monitor, manage, and resolve IT issues efficientlyDevelop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to streamline IT operationsProvide end-user technical support and mentor junior IT staffSupport remote branch offices with network connectivity, endpoint management, and troubleshootingTake ownership of critical IT infrastructure, including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and documentationPlan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deploymentsQualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience5+ years of IT administration experience, preferably in a multi-site environmentExtensive hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, switches, and VPN configurationsWillingness and ability to work after hours as required, including responding to critical incidentsExperience with VMware, Veeam, Microsoft 365, and enterprise-scale network infrastructureStrong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and disaster recoveryPreferred SkillsExperience supporting remote branches and multi-site IT environmentsFamiliarity with RMM tools and ticketing systems for IT service managementProven ability to work independently and manage complex IT projectsExcellent communication and leadership skillsWhat Success Looks LikeStrong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex, high-priority issuesAbility to take full ownership of critical infrastructure and respond confidently under pressureEffective mentorship of junior team members alongside consistent end-user supportSuccessful execution of IT projects, upgrades, and migrations with minimal disruption

📌 Senior It Administrator (Surrey)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Surrey