Senior IT Systems Administrator

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.

What you need to know about our IT Support Team:

• We are known as Team Unicorn: We’re here to weave IT magic and help you get S#!T done.
• We are invested. We care deeply about our customers and each other. We strive to do a great job.
• We do the needful. That means going the extra mile, even if at times making our customer’s job easier makes ours more difficult.
• We are inclusive. We embrace diversity, and value and respect one another.
• We have fun. Because life is too short not to!

About VGW

VGW has been disrupting the online gaming world since 2010 and we're only getting started. We've assembled an incredibly talented global team who bring their passion, energy and expertise to build games that people love. 

At VGW, we have a modern approach to getting work done and a focus on creating an environment where amazing people can do amazing work. That means giving you the flexibility you need, providing spaces that will keep you comfortable and finding opportunities for you to keep learning and growing.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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