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Accion Labs

Senior System Administrator

Remote

Edmonton, Canada

Senior

Freelance

02-03-2026

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Skills

SQL MySQL Monitoring Networking Windows Virtualization Databases SQL Server Azure Windows Server Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

About the Team & Impact

This role supports enterprise server operations and business critical applications in a Government environment. You will ensure stability, security, and performance across on prem and cloud systems. The work directly contributes to system availability and reliable public sector service delivery.

Tools & Technologies

• Windows Server

• Virtualization platforms

• Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, security, monitoring)

• IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)

• SQL Server, MySQL

• CMOD, VPSX, WBI, MQ

• System monitoring tools (PagerDuty, Nagios, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise servers and applications to ensure high availability.

• Monitor system health and performance to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues quickly.

• Manage Azure resources, including compute, networking, storage, and security settings.

• Configure and maintain virtualization environments to support scalable workloads.

• Perform system patching, backups, and disaster recovery activities to protect data integrity.

• Set up and manage IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) jobs to support operational workflows.

• Administer SQL Server and MySQL databases for reliability and performance.

• Support CMOD, VPSX, WBI, and MQ environments as part of operational duties.

• Respond to incidents, participate in on call rotation, and document resolutions.

• Use AI-enabled tools to enhance diagnostics, automation, and incident analysis.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience as a Senior System Administrator in enterprise environments.

• Strong hands-on proficiency with Windows Server, virtu

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, security, monitoring).

• Experience with AI-enabled monitoring or diagnostic tools.

• Solid experience with system patching, backup strategies, and disaster recovery operations.

• Practical experience with IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) for job setup and scheduling.

• Working knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL administration.

Experience with CMOD, VPSX, WBI, and MQ

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (PagerDuty, Nagios, or equivalent).

• Nice-to-Have

• Public sector experience

• Experience improving automation or scripting for operational efficiency

• Certifications related to Azure, Windows Server, or enterprise systems

About the Company

Accion Labs is a AI first Innovation Engineering Services & Solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, our core purpose is to impact lives by transforming businesses through innovation. With a presence in 23 global locations, Accion Labs boasts an engineering headcount of more than 5,500+ employees. The company engages with its clients through collaborative, white-box engagement models that include extended teams and turn-key projects. Accion Labs excels in building new products and re-engineering legacy products using s... Know more