Project X
Consultant, IT Systems Administrator (Snowflake and Airflow)
Toronto, ON, Canada - Full Time
Company: Project X Ltd.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: (Hybrid working model)
Salary Range: $68,000-$70,000 CAD
About Project X Ltd.
Project X Ltd. builds high-performing teams of talented, client-focused problem solvers who thrive on complex data challenges. Guided by our values of Care, Bravery, Excellence, and Innovation, we value people who take ownership of their work, step up when needed, and get things done.
Our team members are trusted advisors who collaborate closely, think creatively, and deliver practical, high-quality solutions for our clients. We look for individuals who are curious, accountable, eager to learn, and supportive of their teammates—because at Project X, our people are what make us great.
Role Summary
The Consultant, IT Systems Administrator is part of our Technical Enablement team. This team oversees the monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, research, deployment, and documentation of hardware, applications, and systems for our company, as well as some Project X Ltd. clients. They utilize their expertise to address daily support issues, proactively monitor internal networks and servers for potential problems, and uphold network security standards.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Provide Internal Support & Hardware Management on laptop, desktop, mobile device, telephones, printer, and projector system lifecycle management, both at HQ and on client sites.
- Configure and maintain core local and cloud services & applications such as file sharing, email, licensing, professional tools, and production.
- Deploy, configure, and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or similar technologies. Ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of containerized environments
- Provide technical support to all employee devices on a supported platform on a day-to-day basis.
- Device and system set up for all new and existing employees, including VOIP, Microsoft Office, ActiTIME, Slack, network access etc.
- Develop and improve methods and processes within the IT function – ex: how tickets are raised/closed, process, etc.
- Take part in project work, planning and implementing future IT developments and collaborate with Developers to develop solutions on client sites.
- Administer, maintain, and deploy server infrastructure & environments (servers, MicroStrategy, databases) with minimal support.
- Monitor and document network daily, including cloud systems for efficiency; apply preventive measures in maintaining networks for overall system security, reliability, and capacity.
- Work closely with vendors for hardware/software conformity and security.
- Manage services internally and for clients, including servers, implementations and various applicable environments and applications.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree/ Diploma in a technology-related field.
- Around 3+ years’ experience as an IT Support Specialist or Systems Administrator
- Must have experience with Snowflake and Airflow
- Detailed, practical working knowledge in Cloud technologies- AWS
- Experience with deployment, configuration, maintenance and support of various data and Analytics applications.
- Experience with Containerisation Solutions and platforms
- Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, Unix, Security and policies experience
- Strong understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
- Collaborating with internal teams (Project X Ltd.), external teams (3rd parties), and client team members
Nice to Have
- Certification in Linux O/S and Windows Server Administration is an asset
- MicroStrategy, Power BI and Tableau would be an asset
- Consulting experience with external clients would be an asset
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Project X may use automated or AI-enabled tools as part of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may support activities such as resume screening, candidate matching, or application management. All hiring decisions involve human review and judgment.
Employment Equity, Accessibility & Accommodations
Project X is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Privacy Notice
Personal information collected during the recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes and handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.
How to Apply
Please apply with your resume.
