Join One of Manitoba's Leading Security & Life Safety Integrators
SI Alarms has been protecting people, property, and businesses across Manitoba for over 25 years. We design, install, and support integrated technology solutions including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, nurse call, intercom, paging, VoIP communications, and life safety systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, government, and multi-family customers.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a technically skilled Systems Integration Specialist to join our team.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong IT, networking, and systems administration background who enjoys working with technology in the real world. Rather than focusing on cabling and hardware installation, this position is responsible for configuring, commissioning, securing, and supporting the systems that power our customers' facilities.
What You'll Be Doing
Working alongside our installation teams, you will take projects from installed infrastructure through final commissioning and customer handover.
Responsibilities include:
- Configure and commission IP video surveillance systems
- Deploy and program enterprise access control systems
- Configure nurse call, intercom, paging, and VoIP communication systems
- Setup and configure servers, virtual machines, workstations, and appliances
- Configure switches, routers, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and network infrastructure
- Implement cybersecurity best practices to protect customer environments
- Troubleshoot system communications, integrations, and network performance issues
- Configure remote access and secure connectivity solutions
- Perform firmware upgrades, software updates, and system maintenance
- Conduct customer training and provide technical documentation
- Assist project managers and technical teams during project delivery
- Support complex service calls and advanced troubleshooting initiatives
This position is approximately 70% technical systems configuration and commissioning and 30% customer-facing training, support, and troubleshooting.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a technically minded professional with a strong background in IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or systems integration.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in many of the following areas:
Infrastructure & Networking
- TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- Managed switches and network configuration
- VLAN design and implementation
- Routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies
- Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Wireless networking technologies
- Cybersecurity and network hardening best practices
Server & Systems Administration
- Windows Server administration
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Group Policy management
- User authentication and identity management
- Virtualization technologies including Hyper-V and VMware
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Database & Software Platforms
- Microsoft SQL Server administration and troubleshooting
- Database backups, maintenance, and connectivity
- Software installation, upgrades, and patch management
- Application troubleshooting and integration
- Cloud-hosted and hybrid software environments
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to learn new technologies and software platforms quickly
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Professional documentation and training abilities
Industry Experience Considered an Asset
Experience with any of the following technologies would be considered an asset but is not required:
- Video surveillance systems
- Access control systems
- Nurse call systems
- VoIP phone systems
- Intercom and paging systems
- Building technology integrations
- Physical security systems
Candidates with experience in MSP environments, enterprise IT, systems administration, infrastructure support, telecommunications, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. Industry-specific training will be provided.
Why SI Alarms
- Work with some of Manitoba's most advanced security, life safety, and building technology systems
- Join a growing company with a strong reputation built over 25+ years
- Diverse projects across healthcare, education, government, commercial, industrial, and multi-family sectors
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Clear career growth pathways
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Company matching pension plan
- Collaborative team environment with experienced technical professionals
Compensation
Highly competitive compensation based on experience, technical capability, certifications, and overall fit.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about technology, networking, cybersecurity, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
Join a team where your technical expertise directly impacts the security, safety, and operations of organizations across Manitoba.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Experience:
- IP networking: 3 years (required)
Language:
Location:
- Winnipeg, MB R3E 0P7 (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
