IT Systems Analyst I

VC3; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VC3 is seeking a Systems Analyst I to provide mid-level technical assistance to clients, serving as an escalation point when necessary. This remote-first position requires occasional in-office presence. Ideal candidates will have strong troubleshooting abilities and at least 2 years of relevant technical experience. Join a collaborative team that values transparency and mutual success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

401K / RRSP company matching

Opportunities for career advancement

Dynamic learning environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant technical experience required.
• Experience with network technologies like DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for clients and escalate issues as needed.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and remote access issues.
• Train clients on technical standards and maintain documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Technical Support

Network Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Education

Microsoft 365 or Azure certification

Technical certification relevant to IT

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft / Office 365

Hyper-V

VMWare

Job description

The Systems Analyst I is primarily responsible for providing mid-level technical assistance and support to VC3 clients. An additional Systems Analyst I role is to serve as an escalation point for our Service Desk teams when a higher level technical expertise is required in running diagnostic programs, isolating problems, and determining and implementing solutions within a moderate scope of support, as well as mentoring and assisting junior technicians.

This is a remote-first position based in the Greater Toronto Area . While the majority of your work will be conducted remotely, this role requires mandatory in-office presence for a few days a month to provide essential backup coverage

Our People :

Our team members are collaborative, positive, and dedicated to mutual success. Transparency isn't just a buzzword here; it's a commitment to open communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Guided by our core values — Passionately Curious, Own It, Go Beyond, and Serve as One — we’re here to create something extraordinary together.

Our Core Focus :

Our team members play a pivotal role in our focus : Serving those who serve with technologies for today and tomorrow that make life safe and simple. With nearly 30 years of specialized expertise, our team goes beyond conventional boundaries, delivering tailored managed services and cybersecurity solutions to our clients.

Your Growth :

We are a growth minded organization that prioritizes development, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement. Rooted in our core value of being Passionately Curious, VC3 offers a dynamic learning environment, emphasizing hands-on experiences and formal development programs that celebrate continuous learning to propel your career forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and follow “The VC3 Way”. This is our set of standards and processes that produce a predictable result for the customer. You must be aware of and maintain our standards
• Receive & respond to escalated service requests, incidents and change requests in a timely manner
• Train and educate VC3 clients on technical standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with :
• General network connectivity including ISP
• Common networking technologies such as DHCP and DNS
• Wireless network performance and accessibility
• Remote access technologies including VPN, RDS, and Citrix
• Operating systems on servers, desktops, and laptops
• Complete technical administrative tasks such as :

Virus / malware removal

• AD / 365 / application password resets
• Identify recurring issues and initiate problem tickets for them
• Make recommendations for improvements of supported hardware and software
• Engage vendors, 3rd parties, and client subject matter experts (SME) as needed during the troubleshooting process

Additional Responsibilities :

• Maintain accurate and real time timesheets, record complete and accurate notes of troubleshooting and communication with clients
• Receive mentoring and feedback from Tier 2 Peers, Tier 3, and others
• Where appropriate, escalate complicated issues to Tier 3 or other appropriate teams
• Review Tickets with Team Lead
• Actively Participate in Team Huddles, L10 Meetings, One on One Meetings, and any other Team Meetings
• Create and update documentation when changes or occur, or when discoveries are made
• Educate users on Process, Hardware, and Software
• Answer Incoming Service Desk phone calls and chats
• Attend monthly training & team meetings as required.
• Participate in the on-call rotation (1 week every 3-4 months)
• Additional duties as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• KPI goals consistently met in Service Technician I or II roles.
• 2+ years relevant technical experience is required OR 6 months experience in Service Technician I or II roles at VC3.
• Microsoft 365 or Azure certification highly desired
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to understand and analyze complex issues
• Self-motivated, detail orientated, highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner with a high level of quality
• At least 2 years relevant IT experience fully supporting and building customer environments.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing & working with the following technologies :

Windows Server

• Microsoft / Office 365
• Active Directory
• GPOs
• Virus and Security
• TCP / IP
• DHCP
• At least 2 years’ experience with virtualization technologies :

Hyper-V

• VMWare

Additional information you will want to know :

• Minimal travel is expected, however some is possible
• Applicant selected will be subject to a criminal and department of motor vehicles background checks and must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment
• VC3 offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401K / RRSP company matching

Thank you for your interest in VC3. We appreciate all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

VC3 offers Managed IT Services, Private Cloud Services, Hosted VoIP, Custom Web Applications, SharePoint Consulting, and Website Design & Hosting.

VC3 has more than 25 years of experience providing a full range of Information Technology Solutions and Services to hundreds of municipalities and organizations throughout the United States and Canada. The technologies needed by our customers have changed many times over the years, but our focus has always stayed the same : connect the best technologies with our experienced and talented engineers, programmers, web designers and support specialists to deliver solutions that take our customers to the next level of productivity and results.

We pride ourselves on making IT personal, making IT easy, and getting IT right. And it all starts with our talented team that is committed to raising the bar.