IT Systems Administrator — Client-Focused & Innovative

ALT Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALT Consulting is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support clients across North America, handling technical support, project work, and hands-on deployment. The role emphasizes learning new technologies, evaluating equipment and software, and contributing to internal IT projects to optimize performance.

You will engage with clients and project managers, participate in sales discussions, and contribute to the development of our Small Business IT Platform with the R&D team.

Qualifications

• Has a college or bachelor's degree in an IT related field.
• Proficient knowledge of Windows and Linux server systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware, VirtualBox, OpenStack, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Experience with networking equipment and is able to resolve network-related issues.
• Can configure, deploy, and support a wide range of server hardware (e.g. Dell EMC, HP ProLiant, IBM server systems).
• Has experience working with Microsoft Exchange and/or Office 365 administration.
• Is able to resolve level 2 and level 3 issues.
• Can work independently without supervision.
• Is a self-starter and is resourceful at finding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing IT solutions and reports, based on sound project management methodologies.
• Supporting the project delivery by engaging with clients with clear and concise communication.
• Performing extensive research to find the best solution.
• Procuring IT equipment or software.
• Planning and executing testing.
• Researching leading practices and tools.
• Developing and applying innovative models and methodologies.
• Interacting with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of their projects.
• Organizing logistics and developing supporting material for client meetings.
• Collaborating with team members to find the most creative and usable solution for our clients.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

Virtualization

Networking

Office 365 administration

VMware

Education

College or Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

OpenStack

KVM

Job description

ALT Consulting is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support clients across North America, handling technical support, project work, and hands-on deployment. The role emphasizes learning new technologies, evaluating equipment and software, and contributing to internal IT projects to optimize performance.

You will engage with clients and project managers, participate in sales discussions, and contribute to the development of our Small Business IT Platform with the R&D team.