Mission
As a Senior IT Administrator (Remote, Replacement Role), you will ensure the stability, scalability, and evolution of Descartes' global cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role exists to maintain continuity in a mature environment while accelerating our transition toward modern, automated, and cloud-first operations that directly support business performance and resilience.

Outcomes -What Success Looks Like
1. Maintain >99.9% uptime across critical hybrid (cloud/on-prem) infrastructure while reducing incident resolution times by 20% within 12 months
2. Successfully lead and deliver key Azure and Microsoft 365 migration/modernization initiatives on time and within scope
3. Increase infrastructure automation coverage (IaC, scripting) by at least 40% within 18 months
4. Improve security posture and compliance across cloud and on-prem systems, with measurable reductions in vulnerabilities and audit findings
5. Establish and document scalable, standardized architectures for hybrid environments adopted across global teams
6. Enhance monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to proactively identify and resolve issues before business impact
7. Actively contribute to and influence cloud strategy through technical recommendations adopted by leadership

Skills & Competencies: How the Work Gets Done
• Deep expertise in managing large-scale cloud and hybrid IT environments (Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server)
• Strong analytical thinking and advanced troubleshooting skills applied to complex, distributed systems
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence decisions across global, remote teams
• Proficiency in automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Ability to design, document, and communicate scalable cloud architectures clearly
• Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Culture Add: TEAM Values We value team members who communicate with transparency, sharing information openly and building trust across functions. You bring excellence and expertise to your craft, holding a high bar for quality while continuously improving your skills. You demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes, following through on commitments, and taking responsibility for results. You are driven by metrics, using data and experimentation to inform decisions and deliver measurable impact.

Aptitudes
• Smart: Able to quickly understand complex systems, connect ideas, and make sound judgments.
• Curious: Actively seeks to understand customer problems, emerging technologies, and better ways of working.
• Coachable: Open to feedback, willing to adapt, and continuously improving through learning.

What's in It for you
This is a high-impact, fully remote opportunity to step into a well-established global infrastructure environment while shaping its future direction. You'll gain exposure to large-scale cloud transformation initiatives and work closely with experienced engineers and leadership across regions. The role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration in a technically sophisticated, fast-paced environment. Over time, you'll have the opportunity to expand your influence on cloud strategy, architecture standards, and automation practices, while working with modern tools and enterprise-grade technologies.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 CAD annually-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.

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We conduct a mix of in-person and virtual interviews. Virtual interviews are held via Microsoft Teams and are recorded and transcribed. We may utilize AI tools to support our hiring team in notetaking, summarization, and internal training. AI tools are not used in our recruitment process for decision-making purposes. Recordings, transcripts, and notes are used for recruitment, including improvement of our process, and record-keeping purposes. Should you have any questions or concerns about our process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews.