Senior Windows System Administrator

Company Description

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization. 

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA’s social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Job Description

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ADGA is currently hiring an experienced Senior Windows System Administrator (10 years+ experience) with:

• a strong virtualization background
• MS Exchange experience
• System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) experience with at least 5+ years experience in supporting the Canadian Military in areas such as the Land Command Support System, Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) systems.

As the Technical Authority for the Virtual Training and Experimentation Network (VTEN), our client in Kingston requires a Senior System Administrator to execute third and fourth line in support of the Canadian Army’s VTEN. 

Tasks will include:

• Setting up the VTEN staging area within the DND facility in Kingston where engineers develop, integrate and test modeling and simulation software solutions that is then transferred to the production network on VTEN, where the training solutions are utilized by the Canadian Army across Canada and beyond.
• While in service, the VTEN requires security patching, updating software and the network will require expansion to new sites within the Army’s desired new locations, the senior system administrator, as part of the DND contractor team, will provide support from its tier 3rd or 4th line role which means support that is beyond the capabilities of the supported units.
• This requires a complete understanding of the technologies behind the networks from the hardware and software utilized to the protocols that support the network.

Qualifications

• Mandatory for this role: at least 5+ years experience as a System Specialist on Military C4ISR systems. (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance - military systems)
• Proof of STEM Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma (2 years minimum) in networking, software, computer, systems, electrical, or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR. (Command, Control, Computer, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) 
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the last 10 years in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the last 10 years in system engineering in a minimum of 4 of this assessment area’s criteria below:
  • Demonstrated work experience in planning, configuring, employing and managing command and control communication and information systems in a distributed platform environment or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving complex communication and information system and/or ISTAR system problems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in analyzing, designing and/or implementing solutions for communication and information systems or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in developing and documenting system management solutions (tools and processes) for command-and-control communication and information systems in mobile platforms or within a client/server environment, or ISTAR systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in system integration, verification and validation, for hardware and software components (COTS and/or custom developed) in new or existing systems.
  • Demonstrated work experience in life-cycle management of tactical communication and information systems, or ISTAR systems.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in at least 4 of this assessment area’s criteria:
  • Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.
  • Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
  • Participating in multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies.
  • Performing strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.

Additional Information

• Most of the work will be conducted at the Kingston location but short periods of travel to new sites in support of the VTEN expansion effort is to be expected.
• Must have a valid Secret level security clearance with PSPC and a Controlled Goods Certificate.

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.