System Administrator

Kativik Regional Government; Chandler, Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government is seeking a dynamic System Administrator to oversee data backups, network management, and IT policies. This permanent, full-time role requires strong technical skills, experience with Windows Servers, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel in Nunavik.

Benefits

Group Insurance

20 days vacation per year

20 statutory holidays, including 10 during Christmas

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting Windows Servers and Exchange.
• Experience with project management is an asset.
• Written and oral knowledge of at least two languages: Inuktitut, English, French.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper data backups of all servers.
• Manage the Firewall and Network infrastructure.
• Support IT Specialists and assist Security Specialist as needed.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Network Management

Troubleshooting

Customer Service Orientation

Team Leadership

Education

Microsoft Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

PowerShell

SQL Server

Fortinet

Cisco Equipment

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of :

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

PERMANENT, FULL TIME)

Under the supervision of the Assistant-Director – Information Technology section, the system administrator is responsible for, without being limited to, the following responsibilities :

• Ensure proper data backups of all servers (backup schedule, data recovery, and testing);
• Ensure adequate access and security measures over all systems, including OS updates and antivirus.
• Ensure local and WAN network availability.
• Manage the Firewall and Network infrastructure;
• Support IT Specialists as needed, providing guidance on their daily activities;
• Play a leading role in the implementation of a new system following the project management concept;
• Ensure proper documentation of all system-related activities. Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange…;
• Planning, documentation, and maintenance of the disaster recovery plan (hardware & data recovery);
• Play an active role in the creation, implementation, and revision of IT policies and guidelines;
• Work under the Senior System Administrator's guidance
• Assist the Security Specialist as needed
• Performing any related tasks as requested by the Assistant-Director.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience supporting Windows Servers, Exchange, Fortinet, and Cisco equipment;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• CompTIA A+ Certification;
• Experience with project management is an asset.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022 Administration;
• Active Directory Enterprise Administration;
• VMware ESXi (vSphere / vCenter) environments;
• Microsoft Office 365 administration;
• Scripting in PowerShell, VBScript;
• Management of SAN and iSCSI Server Storage Arrays; Server and Network
• Network management : routers, firewalls, and switches
• Veeam Backup, Replication, and Recovery;
• PRTG Monitoring;
• Web server configuration and management : Apache, IIS;
• Maintain Development / Production environments for Web DevOps;
• Maintaining SQL Servers, SSIS / SSRS / SSAS projects and reports;
• MSQL Database Administration (Windows Server Cluster environment);
• Citrix;
• PowerShell scripting;
• Microsoft Certifications;
• Microsoft SharePoint;
• Microsoft Office 365 Experience;
• Network Administration : DHCP, DNS, TCP / IP, PPTP VPN, RDP;

PERSONAL QUALITIES / ABILITIES :

• Strong analytical capacity;
• Resourceful when troubleshooting;
• Team leadership;
• Ability to transfer his / her knowledge to others;
• Strong focus on customer service-oriented personality;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages : Inuktitut, English, and French;
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, outside office hours, and be available on call.
• Must be available to travel in Nunavik communities on occasion.

Place of employment : Hybrid with travel in Nunavik, Quebec

Salary : Min. $ 60,074 – Max. $ 102,839 yearly

Other benefits :

Group Insurance;

Vacation : 20 days / year;

Statutory Holidays : 20 days, including 10 during Christmas holidays.

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