Senior Systems Analyst

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of naval technology, where your expertise in IT will play a crucial role in enhancing digital experiences. As part of a dynamic IT team, you will drive innovation and efficiency, collaborating on infrastructure solutions that support complex systems. This role offers the opportunity to implement best practices, lead technical planning, and mentor your peers in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on challenges and want to contribute to significant projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex IT environments, focusing on systems.
• Knowledge of industry-leading practices and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and automation for infrastructure support.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance team capabilities.
• Monitor capacity and performance, recommending enhancements.

Skills

Complex IT Environments

Active Directory (AD)

Server OS (Windows/Linux)

Virtualization

Storage Solutions

Enterprise Backup Services

Cisco Enterprise Hardware

Citrix

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

University Degree

College Diploma

Relevant Experience

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Cloud Platforms (Azure, Amazon)

ITIL Foundations

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology, this opportunity is for you.

Role Overview

As a key member of the IT team, you will have a direct impact on the design and enhancements that ensure the digital experience exceeds expectations. This position collaborates with the Infrastructure Design team to deliver products and solutions, supports and maintains lifecycle services, and satisfies business and operational requirements through industry best practices. The role also involves driving adherence to best practices, standardization, automation, and providing leadership within an agile framework.

Qualifications

1. Education Required: A university Degree, College Diploma, or Relevant Experience
2. 8+ Years of Experience in Complex IT Environments (Systems)
3. Knowledge or Experience in Systems such as Active Directory (AD), Server OS (Windows/Linux), Virtualization, Storage, and Enterprise Backup Services
4. Knowledge or Experience with Cisco Enterprise Hardware
5. Knowledge or Experience with Citrix
6. Sound Understanding of Industry Leading Practices
7. Attention to Detail (Planning and Prioritization)
8. Effective communication and comfort interacting with management and leadership

Bonus Qualifications

1. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Microsoft Certified Azure Expert, Microsoft Certified DevOps Expert
2. PowerShell
3. Ansible
4. Knowledge or Experience in Cloud Platforms such as Azure and Amazon
5. ITIL Foundations
6. Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification

Responsibilities

1. Process improvement of infrastructure support processes across all Tiered support levels
2. Process automation to enhance operational efficiency and repeatability
3. Provide coaching, mentoring, and share technical knowledge effectively
4. Lead technical planning, workload estimation, and implementation of products and solutions
5. Implement and support infrastructure products and solutions
6. Establish best practices and policies for infrastructure management
7. Research and recommend improvements on products, services, protocols, and standards
8. Monitor capacity and performance, recommending enhancements as needed
9. Participate in an on-call rotation to support customers
10. Perform system administration tasks to ensure stability of critical business solutions