SERVER/VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR

Position Description.
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Become part of an outstanding culture that gives you the freedom to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your full potential and to chart your own career.
Our benefits include a share purchase program, profit sharing, wellness credits, extensive training/developing programs and flexible schedules working as a member of a diverse and talented team of system administrators.
We are looking for a hardworking and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join our 24x7 Enterprise Technical Operations Centre (ETOC).
We need someone that can work quickly, efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Someone that wants to experience the thrill of using the latest technology and tools as we continue to deploy/refresh/support systems across North America.
Someone that has the experience and skills to keep those systems up and running for our mission critical clients.
Someone that just loves IT – Are you up to the challenge? Your future duties and responsibilities.
Implement solutions and perform modifications, installation and maintenance across a variety of technology platforms.
* Virtual Infrastructure environments (VMware/Oracle VM) * Public (Azure/AWS/Google) and Private Cloud * Multi-Client Server environments (Windows/UNIX) * Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (Nutanix) * Coordinate the delivery of services in partnership with our external suppliers and internal team of experts (Security, Virtualization, Network, etc) * Deploy industry standard tools and Develop/Maintain best practices to meet internal delivery targets and client contractual requirements * Conduct system assessments, report/remediate security vulnerabilities and monitor the ongoing management of systems with our Operations team * Implement planned changes (server configuration, upgrades, repairs etc.) as part of solution deployments, modifications and maintenance when required * Identify, investigate and resolve problems in compliance with established procedures and best practices * Follow established ITIL processes for handling incidents, tasks and requests for changes.
* Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
* Knowledge of Windows, UNIX and Virtual Technologies -- Bonus points for having AWS/Azure certifications * Hands-on experience with Enterprise grade server hardware configuration/repair * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Good knowledge of industry standard methodologies -- Bonus points for having an ITIL certification * Motivated and proactive self-starter * Excels when working in a collaborative environment * Fluent in English (spoken and written), French language skills would also be an asset * Ability to acquire a Government of Canada security clearance – Level II (Secret) * Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule as a member of our 24x7 support team * University or College degree in Computer Science with directly related practical experience; or 2-5 years relevant experience in a client supporting technical role (service desk, system administrator, etc.) with knowledge of operational best practices Skills.
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