IT Associate Manager

Huawei Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking an IT Associate Manager for a 12-month contract to manage regional data centers and IT infrastructure. The role covers server, storage, network devices, and related systems, ensuring smooth operations and incident handling.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in CS or IT, at least 4 years in data center management, and familiarity with Windows and Linux environments. Exposure to data center O&M and ITIL basics is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT related areas.
• 4+ years relevant experience in data center management.
• Familiar with IT devices such as servers and networks, and LAN switching & routing.
• Experience in data center O&M management is a plus (cooling, power distribution).
• Familiar with ITIL and computer networks basics; Windows and Linux admin experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional/office data center implementation and maintenance.
• Responsible for system implementation and maintenance (Windows Server, web apps, DB, storage).
• Manage IT infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Handle routine changes and incidents for data center infra, servers, and network devices.
• Oversee service provider quotations, bidding, and supervision of engineering work.

Skills

Data center management

Windows Server

Linux operating systems

ITIL

LAN switching & routing

Power & cooling knowledge

Data center O&M

Network device config

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Service provider management tools

Job description

Huawei Canada IT Associate Manager (12-month contract)

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for an IT Associate manager.

About the team

From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.

About the job

• Responsible for regional/office data center implementation and maintenance
• Responsible for system implementation and maintenance, including windows server system, web application system, database and storage system
• Responsible for IT infrastructure construction and maintenance
• Handle routine changes and incidents related to Huawei's data center infrastructure, servers, and network devices, and ensuring the smooth operation of business
• Service provider quotation, bidding, negotiation and supervising the engineering work provided by service provider
• Responsible for IT devices such as servers and networks - LAN switching, routing, and maintenance
• Implement IT standard/policy in responsible offices. Analyze business requirement and initiate the IT project to satisfy the requirement

The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $48,000 - $94,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Job requirements

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or IT related areas
• At least 4 years relevant experience in data center management
• Be familiar with IT devices such as servers and networks, and have a good command of IT device hardware knowledge, LAN switching, routing, and other related professional knowledge and maintenance experience
• Experience in data center O&M management is an asset, such as experience in construction or maintenance management of data center cooling or power supply and distribution systems
• Be familiar with ITIL, and have a good command of the basic principles of computer networks and operating systems
• Have certain skills in maintaining and managing Windows and Linux operating systems. Relevant certifications is an asset
• Have a basic understanding of the power supply and distribution system, air conditioning and cooling system, and fire extinguishing system and devices in data centers
• Be familiar with the data center network and the configuration of common network devices

Additional Information

Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.