Senior Systems Administrator (ID#5040)

New Value Solutions; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and support their IT infrastructure. This temporary role offers a transition to permanent based on performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in system administration and a strong educational background in IT.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience as a Systems Administrator/Engineer required.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
• Certifications in Cisco, NetApp, Citrix, VMware are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure including server and storage systems.
• Ensure system integrity and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT processes.

Skills

Listening

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Exchange

Citrix XenApp

Job description

New Value Solutions is searching for a Senior Systems Administrator. Initially, this is a temporary position with a duration of 6 to 12 months; however, this is anticipated to be an excellent opportunity for transition to a permanent role based on performance. We are only interested in applicants that are willing to work as a full time, permanent employee after 6 or 12 months. The successful candidate must be willing to work onsite and and must successfully clear the appropriate security clearance required for this role.

Overview

The role is primarily responsible for the operation, support, and maintenance of the corporate information technology infrastructure. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, documenting and optimizing all network / telephony / server / storage / cloud device hardware and software across all connected sites. Another key responsibility includes managing and performing system administration tasks and to ensure system integrity and carrying out proactive performance tuning, security measures, capacity monitoring, and troubleshooting. Plan and perform installation of patches and upgrades as well as development of preventative maintenance plans.

Key Accountabilities for Excellence

• Managing physical servers, virtual machines (local / cloud), storage systems, and network devices, keeping in scope systems secured, up to date, and protected from data loss.
• Managing and maintaining critical storage systems, provisioning and controlling storage allocated to systems and users.
• Maintaining backup systems and disaster recovery processes, regularly testing and validating data and processes.
• Maintaining Azure cloud services and systems including Microsoft Office 365 services.
• Developing and validating security posture for NIST and generally accepted network standards to provide rigorous security and compliance.
• Creating and continuously maintaining documentation for systems and processes.
• Continually staying current on new technology trends and products, providing guidance to team members and direction on project options.
• Coordinating and performing after-hours maintenance as required.
• Available for after-hours support.
• Write instructional and technical support documents for systems administrators / support staff as well as end-users / customers. Document and educate co-workers on all implemented solutions as well as improvements in system security practices and implementations.
• Evaluate potential technologies and provide recommendations on system hardware and security improvements and implementations
• Work closely with the IT management team, support and customer care teams and other internal partners to satisfy all customer requirements.
• Participate in IT Infrastructure related projects and initiatives.
• Participate in the growth of Information Technology and the development of IT standards and methodologies.

Experience

• 6-8 years of work experience as a Systems Administrator / Engineer.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Technical Skills :

• VMware vSphere (vCenter,DRS,vmotion,HA)
• Microsoft Windows Server & Desktop Management
• Active Directory / Powershell
• NetApp SAN and NAS (7 mode and CDOT) experience a plus
• Fileshare, webDAV, DFS NFS, and CIFS storage protocols
• Knowledge of networking technologies (Switching, Routing, VLAN, Firewall, DNS, DHCP, IP)
• Microsoft Exchange / Office365
• Microsoft SharePoint administration
• Citrix XenApp and VDI
• NIST, IDS, and IPS knowledge

Education :

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field and at least 5 years relevant work experience.

• Cisco, NetApp, Citrix and VMware certifications a plus.

Personal Abilities :

• Communicative - Must be open and communicate needs without hesitation.
• Accountable - Must be willing to take on responsibility, even for areas outside of their immediate expertise, and admit their mistakes.
• Deductive reasoning skills as they pertain to system administration, such as troubleshooting focused on determining hardware vs. software, hardware vs. firmware, software vs. operating system, network vs. application / systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable problems.
• Results-oriented and customer-focused. Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Able to drive and manage change.
• Adhere to IT and ITIL methodologies and disciplines.
• Able to manage multiple conflicting priorities, reprioritize tasks, establish priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, probe, analyze and problem-solve complex issues. Make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment.
• Work with detailed technical information and hands-on technology experience.
• Work as part of a team.
• Manage personal stress and know own limits.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Commitment to company and staff.

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