Windows Administrator

Post Date

Nov 14, 2025

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5J 2
Canada
Feb 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

TOR-80aa9d2a-82e6-40a9-9c79-42da95d28d6b

Pay Rate

$120k - $136k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with strong MS SQL database administration skills and experience supporting enterprise environments. This role will focus on performance tuning, troubleshooting, and automation for critical Treasury systems, including the QRM platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering mindset, problem-solving ability, and experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and troubleshoot MS SQL performance issues, including query optimization, indexing, and execution plan tuning.
Perform database tuning and maintenance, including cache flushes and bandwidth analysis.
Support QRM platform installations, upgrades, and issue resolution; liaise with vendor for escalations.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other tools.
Work on CI/CD pipelines and enterprise automation frameworks (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus).
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve system issues and optimize performance.
Participate in problem-solving sessions and provide technical solutions for complex issues.
Support data analysis and troubleshooting for large datasets and integration points.
Assist with Azure-related tasks, including understanding enterprise pipeline governance.
Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.

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Required Skills & Experience

MS SQL expertise (DBA-level experience, performance tuning, query optimization).
Strong Windows administration and PowerShell scripting.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket).
Familiarity with enterprise automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, SALT).
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database and system performance issues.
Minimum 5+ years in enterprise environments (preferably banking or financial services).
Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

QRM platform experience (installation, configuration, troubleshooting).
Exposure to Azure, Databricks, Blob Storage, Event Hub.
Knowledge of Linux, HPC/Grid computing frameworks.
Familiarity with Foglight for database monitoring.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.