Systems Administrator & SOC Operations

Closing Date: May 15th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR CYBERSECURITY
The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) is a multi-disciplinary unit that offers comprehensive training, research, and entrepreneurial services. The institute collaborates closely with experts from various fields, including computer science, engineering, law, social sciences, business, and science, and other research centers. Founded in 2016, CIC provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to work together in a congenial environment, share ideas, and undertake interdisciplinary research and training.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 3-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $56,416 - $73,324 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, the Systems Administrator & SOC Operations will develop, administer, and maintain the overall system architecture for the CIC/CADC network, servers, and information systems.

• Develop, administer, and maintain system architecture for CIC/CADC networks, servers, and information systems that support research, training programs, and administrative initiatives.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers; manage patching, updates, hardening, and compliance; support high-availability systems for cyber threat analysis.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and identity integrations across campus systems.
• Deploy, configure, and manage virtual environments using VMware and Hyper-V; administer containerized environments using OpenShift; optimize resources for research workloads.
• Administer enterprise storage platforms; manage secure storage of research datasets, logs, and forensic images; monitor capacity and performance.
• Implement and manage backup solutions such as Veeam; ensure disaster recovery readiness and data integrity; conduct backup testing and restoration validation.
• Perform system patching, updates, configuration hardening, and lifecycle management; maintain reliable backup, recovery, and disaster resilience practices.
• Plan, install, support, and maintain workstations, servers, R&D lab devices, and cross-platform environments (UNIX, Windows, macOS); administer physical and logical networks, including switches, routers, and firewalls; design secure, segmented research and SOC lab networks; monitor performance and security.
• Maintain systems for log aggregation, SIEM, malware analysis, and forensic investigation; support secure research environments and analysis sandboxes.
• Provide front-line technical support; manage network operations, system monitoring, backups, software licensing, hardware assets, and user accounts.
• Monitor SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk; analyze security events; support incident response activities; tune detection rules to reduce false positives.
• Administer cloud services such as AWS and Azure; configure IAM, networking, storage, and compute resources; maintain secure and cost-effective cloud environments.
• Support specialized faculty applications, lab systems, and departmental IT services; assist with infrastructure for in-person, online, and hybrid instruction.
• Maintain inventory of computing resources; track hardware, software, licensing, and lifecycle management; support procurement planning.
• Maintain and update CIC/CADC and program websites, including structure, layout, and content.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; maintain documentation such as architecture diagrams, procedures, and runbooks.
• Participate in IT governance, security reviews, and compliance activities; support audits and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to improve operational efficiency.
• Configure and manage Jira workflows, permissions, and automation; support project tracking and reporting for research teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure configurations for infrastructure and web platforms; identify and remediate vulnerabilities; implement access controls and data protection mechanisms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 7 years of related experience.
• 3-5+ years of systems administration experience in complex environments.

Additional Strengths

• Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, MCSA/MCSE, Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, VMware VCP, Linux+, or RHCSA are considered an asset.
• Experience with identity and access management is considered an asset.
• Strong technical expertise in Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR tools, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies, cloud services, and enterprise storage systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to support academic and research environments.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and design principles, with experience in programming, web technologies, and automation scripting.
• Experience with database design and management.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with strong initiative and a solid work ethic.