Senior System Administrator, Microsoft Infrastructure

Company: Smith + Andersen
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Role: Senior System Administrator (Windows)Location: TorontoJob Type: Hybrid - WFH + In OfficeWho We AreSmith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. Our Toronto office has approximately 250 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all ten regional offices.At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings, and post-secondary institutions.Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship, and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we've built and for empowering employees to do great work!This OpportunityOur Toronto location is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, the successful candidate will be a key player in managing our Microsoft hybrid ecosystem, driving system performance, and ensuring top-tier security standards. With your expertise, you will guide other team members on shaping the best practices for a seamless and secure infrastructure.Why choose Smith + Andersen?In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half-day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness TMWhat You'll Do
  • Oversee, design, manage and troubleshoot all aspects of the Microsoft hybrid ecosystem (on-premises and Entra/Azure).
  • Design, implement and troubleshoot group policies.
  • Design, implement and provide guidance for all Intune operations.
  • Oversee Azure DevOps services and provide guidance to the developer group.
  • Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Collaborate with and guide other system administrators on project implementation.
  • Provide guidance and assist with Help Desk tickets.
  • Provide guidance and advisory on Microsoft best practices and security practices for both on-premise and cloud operations.Who You Are:
    • Minimum of 7 years in a Microsoft system administrator role in hybrid environments, with at least 4 years of Azure management experience.
    • Proficiency in Group Policy, PowerShell, and Active Directory/Entra.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
    • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, AZ-104, MS-100, MS-101) are a plus.About Smith + AndersenFounded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security, and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on some of the most exciting projects across Canada.Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.DiversitySmith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status, or veteran status.Recruitment AgenciesSmith + Andersen welcomes interest from individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.
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