Senior Systems Engineer

ROSS; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled IT professional to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with both internal and external customers to define system requirements and create comprehensive design specifications. The position demands a blend of technical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills, as you will lead projects and navigate complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for technology, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and independent judgment in its pursuit of excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IT experience with strong skills in Windows environments.
• MCSE certification is mandatory for this technical role.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and create design specifications.
• Lead projects and develop alternative approaches for problem resolution.

Skills

MCSE

Windows NT/2000/2003

Exchange Server

Active Directory

DNS

IIS

Citrix

Unix (Linux, Irix, Solaris)

OpenVMS

Routing and switching

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Computing

Tools

VMWare

MS SQL Server

Backup and Recovery Tools

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will report directly to the ITEngineering & Design Manager. This position requires direct contact with internal and external customers to receive or define system requirements and functionality, and from this data create design specifications and project schedules. The nature of work is highly technical and may involve project leading. This role requires a significant amount of situation analysis, problem solving, resourcefulness, and judgment. This will also frequently require the development of alternative approaches for problem resolution. Work goes beyond the scope of past practice or precedent. Innovation, adaptation, and significant independent judgment may be required in performance of activities. The impact of problem resolution may be both immediate and longer term. Ability to be creative and work unsupervised, in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment is required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

1. MCSE (2000 or 2003) is a must
2. Minimum of 5-8 years experience in IT
3. Minimum of 5 years experience working in a Windows NT/2000/2003 environment
4. Strong Exchange Server and Active Directory experience
5. Demonstrated implementation experience within the past four (4) years in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2000/2003, Exchange 2000/2003, Active Directory 2000/2003, DNS, IIS, Citrix
6. Unix (Linux, Irix, or Solaris) and OpenVMS experience preferred
7. Experience configuring cluster and standalone servers, peripherals, layered products and system management utilities for Windows, Linux and OpenVMS
8. Degree in Computer Science or related area; or a diploma in computing, plus relevant experience
9. Relevant certifications for systems management with Windows (MCSA), Linux or OpenVMS
10. Strong communication skills, customer service, prioritization, organizational, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Assets:

1. Further knowledge or certification and experience with any of the following technologies would be added assets:

• Routing and switching (particularly Cisco IOS)
• VMWare implementations
• Firewalls and security
• Database administration (particularly MS SQL Server)
• Sharepoint and web configuration
• Storage SAN/NAS systems
• Backup and recovery tools
• Linux or Novell
• VOIP
• DNS, IIS and Active