PressReader is a rapidly growing technology company that partners with the world’s leading publishers to deliver content to millions of users in over 160 countries. Our progressive approach to digital distribution has allowed publishers such as The Washington Post, The Guardian, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, The Globe and Mail, and Vogue to find new audiences through business partnerships, including airlines, hotels, cruise ships, libraries, and thousands of other companies worldwide.
Our technology also powers Branded Editions (BE) – a white‑label solution that enables publishers to deliver their digital content in interactive ways. BE allows them to build a customizable platform that supports a wide range of revenue opportunities.
We have an opportunity for a Senior IT Systems Administrator role to join our IT Team.
As a Senior IT Systems Administrator, you will join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team committed to creating positive impact across the organization. We value a solution‑oriented mindset, teamwork, and a willingness to go above and beyond to support our colleagues and continuously improve our systems.
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, and monitor a mix of Windows and Linux server systems in our onsite hybrid datacentre, including Failover Clusters, Hyper‑V Replicas, Hybrid AD/Azure AD, VPN, and Remote Gateway servers.
Experience with hardware and software setup/configuration using ISO 27001 and CIS as baseline guidance for security.
Solid background in IT security operations.
Apply, test, and verify critical firmware and security patches.
Support backup and disaster recovery procedures, including regular restoration testing.




Assist with documentation to update and maintain our system/network designs/architecture and other tech‑related corporate policies.
Support, troubleshoot, and set up from scratch a mix of Cisco, SonicWall, and Fortinet enterprise‑level network devices (include routers, switches, firewalls, VPN tunnels).
Work with our incident response team to ensure server/endpoint protection.
React to and investigate endpoint/server security/performance alerts.
Read ScanAD/EntraID logs and react to suspicious activity.
Deploy and administer iSCSI or network‑attached storage area networks.
Monitor infrastructure performance to both react and proactively identify issues.
Create and audit new and existing monitors as hardware and performance requirements change.
Respond to critical notifications or direct them to their corresponding teams;

be available on rotation to provide support after hours on a 24/7 basis and manage alerts appropriately.
Monitor server/network performance, including statistics of system usage, system outages, end‑user requests, etc.
Intermediate scripting skills with PowerShell and Bash.
Experience with user/server administration through scripting.
Experience with Terraform and IaC.
Provide Tier 2/3 internal support (head office, global employees, and digital publishing partners).




Take ownership of technical issues and educate employees on good technical habits and computer behaviour.
Install, configure, and repair new and existing enterprise client workstations, servers, hardware, and their corresponding software as per standard operating procedures.
Be part of a supportive and highly collaborative team of talented specialists.
Qualifications
5+ years of hands‑on experience as a Systems Administrator managing production environments.
Proven experience supporting systems where uptime, security, and data integrity are critical.
Robust expertise in hybrid environments (on‑premises and cloud infrastructure).
Proficiency with hybrid environments such as Active Directory and EntraID (on‑prem and cloud‑based).
Experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
Solid understanding of network infrastructure and ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Hands‑on experience with security practices (MFA, patching, endpoint protection, access control).
Working knowledge of security tools (firewalls, antivirus, antispam, system hardening).
Experience with IT service management processes (incident, change, and configuration management).
Scripting experience (PowerShell and/or Bash) for automation and system administration.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical users.
Proven ability to prioritize effectively, collaborate with diverse teams, and handle high‑pressure or ambiguous situations.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous lear

📌 Senior It Systems Administrator (Toronto)
🏢 PressReader
📍 Toronto