Senior System & Network Administrator

**NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY** Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – **then come join us at Kraken Robotics.** Kraken Robotics is currently seeking a **Senior System \& Network Administrator** to support the daily operations, maintenance, and optimization of our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands\-on experience managing servers, networks, and systems in both on\-premises and hybrid cloud environments. This role will involve executing routine system administration tasks, system implementation, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with IT and cross\-functional teams to ensure stability, security, and efficiency across our technology landscape. This position will be based out of our **Mount Pearl, Newfoundland or Dartmouth, Nova Scotia offices with the option of working hybrid or remote.** **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Perform routine system administration tasks, including server and system upgrades, patching, and user account maintenance. * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve common hardware, software, and system connectivity issues. * Administer, monitor, and maintain IT infrastructure \- including servers, storage, network equipment, and backups \- across on\-premises and hybrid cloud systems. * Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, storage, and network connectivity issues, leveraging management tools for provisioning, monitoring, automation, and compliance. * Collaborate with IT and IS team members and other departments to resolve incidents, implement solutions, and address business IT needs. * Participate in IT projects, rollouts, and cross\-functional initiatives that support business objectives and technology improvements. * Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, system configuration records, and incident/change logs. * Document recurring issues and solutions to promote continuous improvement in IT operations. **QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE** * 5\+ years of experience as a System Administrator, IT Systems Engineer, or equivalent role. * Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux server environments, networking concepts, and systems administration best practices. * Proven experience with hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or similar). * Hands\-on experience with infrastructure monitoring tools, automation platforms, and patch management tools. * Working knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and storage management practices. * Excellent problem\-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments. * Detail\-oriented with a focus on documentation and repeatable processes. **PREFERRED SKILLS (NICE TO HAVE)** * Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Server\+, CompTIA Network\+, VMware VCP, or equivalent. * Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) for system and infrastructure management. * Background supporting IT environments in mid\-size to enterprise organizations.