System Administrator

Applied Systems Canada

11d • $70,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable; we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
We’re searching for Systems Administrator to join our Corporate IT team in remote location. To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.

Requirements

• 4+ years in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Operations.
• Strong background in operational support and sustaining engineering
• Terraform: Ability to read, understand, and modify existing Terraform configurations
• Ansible: Ability to execute, debug, and modify playbooks for patching and configuration
• GitLab: Proficiency with Git workflows and CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
• Datadog: Ability to interpret dashboards, logs, and alerts for operational troubleshooting
• Automation‑focused operational mindset

Nice To Haves

• VMWare VCP
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect
• IBM Certified Solution Architect
• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure lifecycle activities for cloud and on‑prem resources using Terraform
• Execute state updates, manage configuration drift, and apply minor infrastructure changes via code
• Maintain consistent system configurations and patch levels using Ansible
• Execute automated patch cycles and remediate security vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux systems
• Operate and troubleshootGitLab CI/CD pipelines used for infrastructure and operational tasks
• Follow established Git‑based change management practices, including merge requests and approvals
• Monitor system health usingDatadog dashboards, alerts, and logs
• Respond to infrastructure alerts and participate in incident resolution efforts

Benefits

• A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
• We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
• A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed