Systems and Network Administrator

About Us

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony Play Station in Latin America.

Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.

We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we're looking for you!

Scope:

The Systems and Network Administrator manages the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organization's IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. This role also handles desktop support, vendor management, and service or maintenance contracts, reporting to the Team Lead, Infrastructure & Security.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Adopt a security-first mindset by embedding cybersecurity best practices and proactive risk management in all IT operations

* Administer, monitor, and secure hybrid on-premises and cloud environments, including Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, Intune, and identity sync

* Manage Microsoft 365 platforms - Exchange Online, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, and Power Platform
* ensuring secure collaboration, data protection, and compliance

* Harden and improve network and cloud security through continuous threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response across firewalls, VPNs, and collaboration tools

* Design and maintain reliable network infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, WAN) to deliver high availability, scalability, and performance

* Implement and manage security controls such as firewalls, VPNs, Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, and compliance policies

* Perform upgrades, apply patches, and maintain lifecycle management for servers, endpoints, and key applications

* Administer virtualized environments using VMware vSphere and Nutanix AHV/Prism for provisioning, tuning, and high availability

* Monitor systems and networks, analyze performance trends, and plan proactively for capacity and optimization

* Maintain and test backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity

* Partners with cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects, system migrations, and modernization initiatives

* Manage hardware inventory, software licenses, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance and cost efficiency

* Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues involving infrastructure, systems, or networks

* Align IT security practices with industry standards such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001

* Support IP telephony systems, including SIP/PRI and integrated collaboration solutions

* Document system configurations, network topologies, SOPs, and security policies for consistency and audit readiness

* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance scalability, efficiency, and security

* Identify and prevent potential network or communication issues to ensure uninterrupted service

Skills &

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience demonstrating technical proficiency and leadership in systems and network administration

* 5-7 years of progressive experience in systems, network, and cloud administration within hybrid environments

Certifications (Preferred):

* Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator or Microsoft 365 Administrator

* Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or equivalent

* VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)

* CompTIA Security+ or similar cybersecurity certification

Technical Expertise:

* Operating Systems:
Windows Server 2012+;
Windows 10+; macOS; iOS

* Virtualization: VMware vSphere 6.x/7.x, Nutanix AHV/Prism Central

* Cloud Platforms:
Microsoft Azure (Compute, Networking, Security, Backup, Defender, Conditional Access) and M365

* Networking:
Extreme Networks, Sonic

WALL, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and firewall management.

* Storage & Backup:
Veeam, Azure Backup, Nutanix Data Protection

* Security:
Azure AD, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Conditional Access, Intune Compliance Policies

* Power Shell or Azure CLI automation and scripting

* Databases: SQL Server 2016+

Other

Competencies:

* Proven track record managing hybrid infrastructures across on-premises, cloud, and HCI platforms (Nutanix/VMware)

* Strong analytical,…