IT Systems Administrator

Leon’s; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon’s is seeking a Systems Administrator to ensure the stability and integrity of our IT infrastructure. This role involves managing both on-premises and cloud systems, optimizing performance, and resolving issues to support our business objectives. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and extensive experience with various technologies, including Active Directory and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Active Directory and Windows Server technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain system performance and security.
• Design and deploy new systems and applications.
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Infrastructure

VMware

SQL Server

Cloud services

Scripting

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

The System Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of both on-premises and cloud infrastructure that supports our organization. This involves actively monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Systems Administrator will leverage proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues, maximizing the benefits of our IT infrastructure.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and associated processes; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Design and deploy new systems, applications and/or enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems
• Conduct research on software and systems products as required
• Collaborate with the other IT staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes
• Resolving Hosted services issues and taking ownership of cross-functional problems, ensuring compliance with SLA’s
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records
• Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problem occurrences
• Manage network servers, appliances, and technology tools.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Ensure security through appropriate access controls, backups, and firewalls
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of multiple projects.

Knowledge & Experience

• Active Directory (Site Topology, DNS, AD Design Skills) Consolidation of Active Directory Forests and domains
• Windows Infrastructure and Domain Administration: DNS, DHCP, Account Management, Group Policy
• VMware VCenter & ESXi (UCS experience is also considered an asset)
• AIX 7+, Windows Server 2012 and above, RHEL, Oracle Linux 9
• SQL Server, Active Directory, ADaudit, BIND, CUPS,
• Load Balancer solutions ie. F5, Azure Load Balancer
• Cloud services such as Azure, IBM Cloud
• Storage solutions such as NetApp, IBM Storewize
• Scripting (powershell, bash, ksh, etc)

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

• Due to the nature of this role, the job requires regular on-site attendance at our Toronto Home Office.
• On-call duties to support in emergency situations