Senior Systems Administrator - Infrastructure

Interfor; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growth-oriented company as a Senior Systems Administrator, where you'll manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure and Office365. This role emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving while ensuring efficient delivery of infrastructure services. You'll be responsible for overseeing system services across various branches, implementing upgrades, and administering a range of technologies including Citrix and Linux. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading firm in the forest products industry while advancing your career.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

RRSP Matching Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a System Administrator role.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud and Office 365 administration.
• Ability to work after hours on call in rotation with the team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system services and servers at the main data centre.
• Implement and administer all system infrastructure including Azure and O365.
• Perform regular system monitoring and maintain system integrity.

Skills

System Administration

Azure Cloud

Office 365

Linux Operating Systems

PowerShell Scripting

Citrix Administration

VMWare

Backup and Recovery Software

Monitoring Tools

Project Management

Education

University degree or diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Server

Microsoft Hyper-V

Azure Cloud

VMWare

Citrix

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator - Infrastructure, Burnaby, British Columbia

When you join our team as a Senior Systems Administrator - Infrastructure, you will focus on systems and server administration witha strong emphasis on managing and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure, Office365, and on prem virtual environments. The Senior System Administrator willwork with other IT Operational Infrastructure team members to respond tosystems and server related escalations, requests and projects as assigned. Thecandidate will adopt and foster a team approach to problem-solving, whileinterfacing with internal customers and external vendors to ensure efficientdelivery of infrastructure services.

This role will require you to be on-site at our head office based at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for system services and servers at the main data centre and all branches.
• Implement, upgrade and administer all system infrastructure.
• Design, test, implement and administer servers for deployment of company, OS, applications and updates.
• Administration and support of Microsoft O365 services.
• Administration and support of Azure Cloud virtual environment.
• Administer and support the corporate Citrix environment.
• Administer and support on prem virtual environments.
• Administer Linux operating systems.
• Develop and maintain systems documentation as required.
• Utilize Corporate Change Management procedures to ensure effective control management.
• Assist in evaluating/selection of systems hardware and software.
• Maintain systems and consistency and recoverability thereof.
• Perform regular system monitoring; verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and processes.
• Create and manipulate PowerShell scripts.
• Any and all other assigned duties as determined by management.
  

What You Offer

• University degree or diploma in Information Technology or equivalent.
• 10+ years in a System Administrator role.
• Industry recognized vendor certifications or experience with: Microsoft Server, Microsoft Hyper-V, Office 365, Azure cloud, VMWare, Veeam, Citrix, backup and recovery software, monitoring tools.
• Available to work after hours on call in rotation with team.
• Must be available to work extended hours (non-business) and some travel as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly interactive and energetic team environment.
• Project management skills applied to application deployment, upgrading and general change management.
• Excellent problem management, decision making, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring, predictive, and proactive procedures.
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-direct and work under timeline pressures.
• Must be available to work extended hours (non-business) as required.
• Continual upgrading of industry knowledge through research, formal education and vendor information.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• Extended Health & Dental
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.