Senior Systems Administrator

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $91,356 - $110,000

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

The Senior Systems Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, security, and modernization of Gateway Casinos & Entertainment’s core technology platforms. This role is responsible for the implementation, and ongoing operation of enterprise infrastructure across on?premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Nutanix, and cost?optimized operations through Fin Ops practices.

Working closely with IT Operations, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Application teams, the Senior Systems Administrator provides deep technical expertise, operational leadership, and continuous improvement to support a highly available, regulated, and business?critical gaming and hospitality environment.

• Implement and support enterprise infrastructure solutions across hybrid environments, including cloud, on?premises data centers, Casino properties
• Lead day?to?day administration and optimization of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, and backup environments
• Manage and evolve Azure infrastructure services including compute, networking, identity, security, and monitoring
• Apply Fin Ops principles to optimize cloud and infrastructure spend, including cost monitoring, forecasting, rightsizing, and governance
• Partner with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with enterprise standards, Cyber Security controls, and regulatory requirements
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents, problem management, and root?cause analysis
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, lifecycle management, patching, and capacity planning activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to improving operational maturity, automation, and reliability
• Participate in after?hours support as required for critical systems and events

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering roles within mid?to?large enterprise environments
• Strong hands?on experience with:
• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, identity, security, monitoring)
• Nutanix AHV and associated infrastructure services
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
• Working knowledge of Fin Ops concepts and experience managing or optimizing cloud and infrastructure costs
• Experience supporting highly available, business?critical systems in regulated environments (e.g., gaming, financial services, healthcare)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking, and platform layers
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Familiarity with automation and scripting such as Power Shell or Python
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Nutanix, ITIL) are an asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non?technical stakeholders

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms.

Gateway has been in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada for more than thirty years and continues to evolve and expand its renowned offerings, including developing casino and restaurant brands. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us.

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.