Senior IT Systems Administrator

3 Hours ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior IT Systems Administrator will provide specialist IT support, ensuring technology meets strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include maintaining server environments, ensuring IT security, leading IT projects, and collaborating with global teams. The role requires expertise in Windows/Linux environments, networking protocols, system administration tools, automation, and troubleshooting. The administrator will be responsible for acting as the go-to expert for complex technical issues. The role also involves collaborating with global teams and vendors to optimize IT services and communicate solutions to non-technical stakeholders. This role requires the candidate to manage regional responsibilities while effectively collaborating across time zones to minimize escalation.
Must have:
  • 5+ years in managing enterprise systems and network infrastructure.
  • Expertise in configuring and maintaining networking protocols.
  • Experience with system administration tools like Okta.
  • Hands-on experience with automation and scripting languages.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex technical issues.
  • Experience working in a global team environment.

Job Details

 

Senior IT Systems Administrator

VGW is a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games. With offices across Australia, San Francisco, Toronto, Malta and the Philippines we are on a mission to be the biggest gaming company in the world!

Due to major growth we are expanding our Technology Support team in Toronto and currently looking for a Senior IT Systems Administrator to join the team. 

In this role you will provide exceptional IT specialist support to VGW’s personnel, ensuring that technology is an enabler in meeting our strategic, tactical, and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and supporting server environments (Windows/Linux) and network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, firewalls, routers).
  • Ensuring IT security best practices, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing disaster recovery plans to meet compliance standards (e.g., PCI, GDPR).
  • Acting as the go-to expert for complex technical issues and leading IT projects to successful completion.
  • Collaborating with global teams and vendors to optimize IT services and communicate solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

What you will bring to the role:.

  • 5+ years of experience in managing enterprise-level systems and network infrastructure, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS environments.
  • Proven expertise in configuring and maintaining networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs) and ensuring IT security best practices.
  • Strong experience with system administration tools and platforms like Okta, as well as managing global IT infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python) to streamline IT operations.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex technical issues and ensuring the seamless performance of IT systems.
  • Strong experience working in a global team, managing regional responsibilities while effectively collaborating across time zones to minimize escalation.

 

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

 

VGW Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise our Talent Acquisition Specialist in advance should accommodation be required.

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About The Company

Pioneering the online social gaming experience. 


We are a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games.  


Our business is innovative and is setting new standards in the online social games market. Our success comes from hiring amazing people who are challenging the status quo by testing, pioneering and pushing the boundaries. 


For over a decade, VGW has developed popular games that provide our many players entertainment with a thrill. 


We understand the importance of providing games and content that capture our customers’ imagination while building a reputation of trust and security, working alongside the biggest marketing and payment partners across the globe. 


VGW exists to provide our players with the ultimate entertainment experience.


To ensure we maintain a safe and respectful online community, we have developed house rules for our LinkedIn page: https://www.vgw.co/social-media-policy/

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