It Systems And Network Administrator (Calgary)

It Systems And Network Administrator (Calgary)

15 Oct
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Forsite Consultants
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Calgary

15 Oct

Forsite Consultants

Calgary

Full time, Permanent At Forsite, we don’t just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We are a company built on safety, trust, and the resolve to get things done – where teamwork is second nature, innovation is expected, and the work we do has real impact on people and landscapes across North America. Forsite is a geospatial intelligence company operating across Canada and the United States. Northwest Management Inc., we bring together more than 85 years of aerial heritage, North America's largest independent aerial LiDAR library, and decades of on-the-ground forestry and wildfire expertise into a single integrated platform. Our Calgary office is home to our Airborne Imaging team, sitting at the centre of the large-scale LiDAR and aerial imagery operations our clients depend on. We are a company committed to innovation, with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors. We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals. We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. Reporting to the ITS Manager, you will take ownership of IT infrastructure at our Calgary office – servers, storage, networking, backup, and end-user computing – while collaborating with the broader IT team across our other locations. This is a new position created to support our continued growth, and a real opportunity to shape how IT is delivered at the site. Administer and maintain on-premises server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure, including high-capacity storage systems supporting large geospatial datasets Own the implementation, monitoring, and regular testing of backups, disaster recovery,



and business continuity for the Calgary site Administer and maintain the local network, including switching, routing, firewalls, wireless, and VPN connectivity Maintain server room infrastructure including UPS, power management, environmental monitoring, and capacity planning Provide hands-on and remote IT support to employees;
Set up and maintain hardware including workstations, laptops, virtual machines, and peripherals Administer user accounts, permissions, and security policies in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and on-premises systems Plan and execute installations, implementations, and upgrades of internal systems Maintain accurate inventory and documentation of hardware, software, licences, and IT processes Support company security initiatives including endpoint protection, patching, and incident response 5+ years of experience in systems administration or a similar hands-on IT infrastructure role ~ Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration and virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi or similar)~ Experience administering Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Entra ID ~ Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN)~ Hardware configuration and troubleshooting experience, including the ability to rack and move server and network equipment ~ Strong assets: Experience supporting geospatial, remote sensing, or other data-intensive environments Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, Cisco) Professional, friendly, and committed to delivering excellent service to your colleagues We offer a versatile and rewarding work environment, including: Company-matched pension program Professional development support DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2+ individuals, and veterans. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know – we are happy to support you.

📌 It Systems And Network Administrator (Calgary)
🏢 Forsite Consultants
📍 Calgary

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