Systems Administrator/storage

**Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World**
The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

**We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.**

Are you passionate about IT infrastructure and ensuring seamless operations? We’re looking for a System Administrator/IT Storage & Virtualization Administrator to step into a key role managing our virtualized server environment, storage, and data center space. This is a replacement position, and the role requires occasional visits to our data center to ensure smooth operations.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise storage, backup, and server systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve server and storage issues, ensuring 24/7 reliability.
- Maintain documentation, improve automation, and support disaster recovery plans.
- Collaborate with vendors, stakeholders, and development teams to drive innovation.
- Visit our data center as needed to manage infrastructure and ensure peak performance.
- Support data center projects and infrastructure improvements in a hybrid cloud environment.

**What You Bring**:

- Degree/diploma in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT systems and storage, preferably in multi-data center environments.
- Knowledge or experience with technologies such as Hyper - V, VMware, SAN storage, backup solutions, Windows/Linux servers, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell) is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication.

**Why Join Us?**
You’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge IT infrastructure, have opportunities for professional growth, and be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration.

**Location**:This is a Hybrid opportunity where you’d be working from our Data Centers in Brampton/Cambridge and your home office. This position is open to applicants authorized to work in Canada with preferece given to applicants in Ontario. We are a global organization using English as a primary language, job descriptions and communication available in the local languages where required. #LI-Hybrid.

**Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 CAD** “Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation.”

**Join Us**
As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.