We are an industry leading software company that has been delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide for over 30 years.

Since 2006, we have been a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in Norway and we are an integral part of many key programs there, while representing the whole company in Canada. Externally, our technology is relied upon and trusted for a wide range of applications including air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. Kongsberg Geospatial is seeking a full-time IT Systems Administrator to join our support team. This role is responsible for the installation, administration, maintenance, and optimization of computer systems, networks, and IT infrastructure within a heterogeneous Linux and Windows research and development workplace to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing operations.

The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of computer hardware and software, networking concepts, internet applications, and operating systems, along with hands‑on experience supporting enterprise networks and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Experience with network administration, connectivity, cybersecurity, and system performance monitoring is essential. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for and capable of obtaining and maintaining NATO Secret security clearance, with sponsorship and support provided by Kongsberg.

This position requires in‑office work at the Kanata office 5 days per week.





Ad hoc requests related to facilities and in support of the business and the HR team – small company team wears many hats

Managing daily tickets in help desk system

Assist with system upgrades, patches and backups

Develop and maintain local switches, firewalls and wireless access points

Document IT processes and maintain inventory of both equipment and licenses

Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks and computer systems

Support the onboarding/offboarding process

Collaborate with vendors and third‑party service providers

Administer Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud infrastructure

Perform patch management, system upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance across Linux and Windows environments

Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, logs, and security alerts to ensure optimal operations and proactively address risks

Administer and support mixed Linux environments (Debian, RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu, SUSE, etc.) and Windows Server/Desktop systems

Diagnose and resolve advanced OS‑level performance issues, including CPU, memory, and I/O bottlenecks

Optimize and troubleshoot file system performance, including NFS and SMB environments





Support and maintain virtualization and container platforms, including Proxmox, VMware, Hyper‑V

Support engineering and compute environments, including build servers, CI/CD agents, Docker, and job schedulers

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash and PowerShell – experience with other tools is valuable (Python, Ansible)

Identify recurring operational issues and implement sustainable long‑term solutions

Collaborate with the DevOps and engineering teams to support enterprise initiatives

Contribute to the design and implementation of security frameworks and compliance standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC

Execute controlled infrastructure changes while adhering to strict SOPs and audit requirements

Support user access provisioning processes in accordance with approval and compliance procedures

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a field related to IT or equivalent relevant experience.

Understanding of computer networking

Solid Windows Server administration (GPO, AD, PowerShell)

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Nagios, etc.)

Understanding of hybrid identity (AD + Linux integration / AD + Entra)

Server performance monitoring

Export Controls

Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including job‑related skills, experience, internal equity and relevant education or training.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 IT System Administrator (m/f/d) Full-time (Ottawa)
🏢 Kongsberg Geospatial
📍 Ottawa