IT System Administrator

TL;DR

IT System Administrator (Linux, Microsoft 365): Support, maintain, and improve internal IT infrastructure, business systems, and operations with an accent on Linux/Windows administration, identity and access management, and security/compliance readiness. Focus on owning service operations, troubleshooting complex infrastructure and access issues, and building automation and integrations across internal systems and SaaS tools.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Company

hirify.global builds on-demand space connectivity through an optical data relay constellation for real-time space communications and hosted on-orbit capabilities.

What you will do

• Own assigned IT services, workflows, and operational processes; troubleshoot complex infrastructure, system, access, and application issues.
• Administer Ubuntu Linux servers and Windows environments; manage Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and access policies.
• Support endpoint management and device compliance (e.g., Intune), and monitor health, performance, capacity, backups, and reliability.
• Handle networking and infrastructure support (switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, routing, internal connectivity) and partner on infrastructure changes.
• Write and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ansible) and build integrations between internal systems, SaaS tools, and identity providers.
• Improve security posture, audit readiness, and compliance-related IT processes; strengthen documentation and operational maturity.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure, internal IT operations, managed services, or a related technical role.
• Strong hands-on Ubuntu/Linux administration experience (troubleshooting services, logs, permissions, packages, storage, certificates, and networking).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and identity/access management (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, SSO, Conditional Access, enterprise applications).
• Experience with endpoint management/device compliance (e.g., Intune).
• Practical networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, VPNs, internal connectivity).
• Experience scripting/automation (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ansible or similar) and supporting SaaS tools, APIs, workflow automation, or business system integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace with a Toronto office.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (including dependents), plus a robust equity plan.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Frequent in-office team events and company-wide communication touchpoints (town halls, celebration calls, events).

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess hands-on systems administration experience, troubleshooting approach, and ability to work with ambiguity.
• Discussion of ownership expectations across IT operations, security/compliance processes, and automation/integration work.