System Administrator

The Granite Club is looking for a full time Systems Administrator who will be supporting the IT Team in providing excellence in service to Granite Club Members and Staff. Primary areas of focus will be systems security, support of virtual systems, and end-user support. The candidate will be working in a heavily virtualized environment as well as work with emerging and existing Cloud resources. Core strengths must include Microsoft 365 ecosystems – including Windows Clients and Servers – as well as 365 based applications and supporting administrative systems. Additionally, Fortinet firewalling and networking skill are heavily needed.

What's in it For You?

• Collaborative & Engaging Work Environment: Join a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounted memberships at GoodLife Fitness, as well as preferred rates on auto and home insurance.
• Vibrant Employee Events: Participate in a variety of inclusive and exciting events that celebrate our culture.
• On-Site Culinary Experience: Access to healthy, delicious meals daily at our Employee Cafeteria.
• Convenient Indoor Parking: Complimentary indoor parking to make your commute easier.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits: Flexible coverage options with a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) to suit your individual and family needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Granite Club Firewall administration and support
• Granite Club Security systems log management, response, and review
• Microsoft Windows Server and Client local security configurations
• Microsoft 365 Administration: Policy implementation and enforcement, Conditional Access policies management, and Defender Administration
• Microsoft Active Directory administration, Policy configuration, user logon scripts
• Email security management
• SSL Certificate management
• VPN and remote access administration
• Security Awareness staff training
• 3rd party software security phishing training
• Security Documentation
• Endpoint security agent administration
• End user support for systems and advanced day to day tickets
• System backup solution administration to protect business systems and data
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• Microsoft 365 certifications are an asset
• Microsoft 365 administration and configuration, including security optimizations, required
• 5+ years of Network or System Administrator experience in the areas of IT Support, Security, and Systems Administration.
• Hands-on production experience with physical firewalls and logging/analysis solutions
• Extensive experiencyse with one-on-one user support or help desk experience. Must enjoy working with beginner and intermediate level users.
• Proven written and oral presentation skills for audiences with different levels of interest or understanding of the IT environment.
• The successful candidate will bring to Granite Club a balance between technical and people skills. Any hospitality or service industry background will be of benefit to the incumbent and the Club but is not, necessarily, a prerequisite.

About The Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.

The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.

We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We'll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.

The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.

We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity