Senior Systems Administrator

Location: West Vancouver

Richards Buell Sutton LLP is a full‑service law firm with a rich history of over 150 years in Vancouver (including a busy Surrey office). We are committed to providing the highest standard of service and strive to be one of the top employers in B.C.

Job Title:

Senior Systems Administrator
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Location:

401 West Georgia Street, Suite #700, Vancouver, Canada
• Category:
Information Technology
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary: $95,000 – $115,000

Position Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the overall reliability, security, and performance of the firm’s IT infrastructure and cloud environment. This role acts as the operational lead for the IT team, coordinating day‑to‑day priorities while ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and aligned with business needs. The position serves as the final escalation point for complex infrastructure and system issues and works closely with the Director of Technology on security, vendor management, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Operations

Maintain and support core infrastructure, including servers, network, cloud services, and enterprise systems

Ensure system availability, performance, and reliability across both offices

Oversee patching, maintenance, backup, and disaster recovery activities

Cybersecurity

Support and enforce security controls, policies, and standards

Monitor infrastructure security posture and coordinate remediation activities

Co‑ordinate security audits, compliance requirements, and ongoing risk management

Operational Coordination

Set day‑to‑day and weekly priorities for the IT team

Coordinate workload, coverage, and escalation flow

Act as operational point of contact when the Director is unavailable

Escalation & Support

Act as the final escalation point for complex technical and infrastructure issues

Provide guidance and direction to team members on troubleshooting and resolution

Support critical incidents and after‑hours issues as required

Vendor & Technology Management

Coordinate with vendors and service providers to support infrastructure and systems

Participate in evaluating and implementing new technologies

Maintain awareness of system performance, capacity, and future needs

Qualifications and Experience

7–10 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure, or a related role

Strong experience with Microsoft environments (Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Entra )

Experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and backup solutions

Solid understanding of cybersecurity practices and controls

Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and system issues

Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment

Experience in a law firm or professional services environment is an asset

Key Attributes

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking ability

Able to balance hands‑on technical work with coordination responsibilities

Clear communicator with a practical, solutions‑focused approach

Dependable and able to make decisions in a dynamic environment

Richards Buell Sutton LLP is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, and to making meaningful and continuous improvements to uphold the values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

We thank all those who apply, but only successful candidates will be invited for an interview.

To apply , please submit your application to Cindy Hildebrandt, Director of Human Resources, at

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