System Administrator II
Halifax Regional Municipality
On-site
United States
Systems Administrator Positions
Job Description
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of System Administrator II in Information Technology.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
The System Administrator II is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, administering and maintaining IT systems and their associated software/hardware, including: network, storage, virtualization, mobile device, application and desktop delivery; Microsoft directory services, windows server systems and services; Linux platforms; Office 365 & Microsoft Azure platforms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education and Experience:
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Managing Change, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: One permanent, full-time position
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week. Required to participate in a on-call rotation and occasional overtime, which may be unscheduled. Flex options to work outside of these hours may be available
SALARY: Information Services Level 6; $52.89 per hour, as per the collective agreement between NSGEU Local 222 and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
WORK LOCATION: 13th Floor Barrington Tower, Halifax. Travel to throughout HRM facilities and other locations maybe required when needed.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 14, 2025
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
(position # 72282545)
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of System Administrator II in Information Technology.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
The System Administrator II is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, administering and maintaining IT systems and their associated software/hardware, including: network, storage, virtualization, mobile device, application and desktop delivery; Microsoft directory services, windows server systems and services; Linux platforms; Office 365 & Microsoft Azure platforms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, designs, installs, configures, maintains & manages:
- Network, storage, compute and virtualization systems
- MS Office 365 and Azure environments
- Virtual desktop and application environments
- Monitoring systems, patch management, backup and recovery
- IT operations playbooks, practices & procedures
- Assists with the design, development, implementation, & maintenance of IT systems high availability, backup and disaster recovery, management & monitoring systems, systems maintenance scheduling & automation
- Supports investigation of incidents throughout the server, network and client infrastructures.
- Provides guidance & documented standards on policies, practices & procedures to ensure availability of data & technology infrastructure
- Reviews and health checks of existing environments
- Performs First-Line of escalations and root cause analysis
- Provides reporting and analysis as needed for network, systems and security analysts
- Supports development of RFP and projects as required
- Works alongside Architecture to ensure systems are documented and future plans are in place
- Other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- At least seven years enterprise IT experience
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A professional designation in information technology such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSE), etc. is preferred
- Experience working with the following fields is an asset:
- Identity and Access Management
- Enterprise Applications
- Microsoft 365 Governance
- Knowledge of Cloud Services / Office 365 Administration
- Knowledge of Mobile Device Management
- Strong organization and documenting skills
- Experience with Linux, Windows & Network Operating Systems
- Experience with Network, Storage, Compute and Virtualization Systems
- Working knowledge of middleware technologies & platforms (e.g., databases, web server, application servers, etc.)
- Solid understanding of LAN and WAN networking
- Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Managing Change, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: One permanent, full-time position
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week. Required to participate in a on-call rotation and occasional overtime, which may be unscheduled. Flex options to work outside of these hours may be available
SALARY: Information Services Level 6; $52.89 per hour, as per the collective agreement between NSGEU Local 222 and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
WORK LOCATION: 13th Floor Barrington Tower, Halifax. Travel to throughout HRM facilities and other locations maybe required when needed.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 14, 2025
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
(position # 72282545)