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Senior Systems Analyst

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1322

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2025 @ 11:59 PM MST.

 

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (BTS)

NorQuesters are difference makers and we're searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our Technology Infrastructure team as a Senior Systems Analyst. If you are passionate about designing, implementing, and managing IT systems that support the College's strategic goals, this is the opportunity for you. Reporting to the Manager of Technology Infrastructure, the Senior Systems Analyst will thrive in showcasing our values of excellence, integrity, respect, inclusiveness, and collaboration, while ensuring the security, performance, and availability of our IT infrastructure. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the BTS team, fostering a culture of innovation and learning.

 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

  • Design, implement, and manage the College's IT systems and servers, ensuring security, performance, and availability
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other members of the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation and learning
  • Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Implement and manage cloud-based solutions and services, such as backup, disaster recovery, and email
  • Monitor system performance and optimize resource usage, applying best practices for system administration
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing technical support to end-users and IT staff
  • Liaise with external vendors and service providers
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions
  • Coordinate with the security team, ensuring systems are compliant with the College's security standards and industry regulations
  • Contribute to strategic planning for the College's technology infrastructure, engaging in server and storage architecture, design, planning, and implementation

 

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • A minimum of a two-year diploma from a post-secondary institution in a field of study directly related to the position or a bachelor's degree in information & technology or a related discipline. Experience and equivalencies may be considered.
  • 7+ years of experience working with IT systems
  • 3+ years in a senior-level position managing and supporting complex IT infrastructure
  • Broad expertise in system administration, including hands-on experience with a range of operating systems, programs, and services, especially Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Active Directory
  • Proven experience in cloud infrastructure management, including design, deployment, and maintenance of Microsoft Azure solutions and services, such as Azure Entra ID, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, etc.
  • Experience with ITIL-based change management, incident response, and task tracking
  • Experience in mentorship and supporting other administrators

The following would be considered an asset:

  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • VMWare Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
  • IT Information Library - Foundations Certification

 

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of establishing and nurturing relationships at both senior and peer levels
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Keen ability to innovate and design new solutions, actively participating in collaborative efforts, and effectively building consensus among stakeholders
  • Resilience and decisiveness in leadership, adhering to plans and procedures, and steering the team confidently through high-pressure situations and stress
  • Strong teamwork ethic, working collaboratively to achieve common goals and demonstrating a unified front
  • Initiative and self-motivation, identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate, implementing solutions without the need for direct supervision
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, evaluating and selecting vendors, products, and services that best meet the College's needs and budget constraints
  • Commitment to excellence, integrity, respect, inclusiveness, and collaboration, embodying the NorQuest values and contributing to the College's vision and mission

 

SALARY:  $81,819 to $102,242 annually reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a perm position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.  

 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

 

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

 

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

 

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

 

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

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