System Administrator - Product Development Group

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in secure technology solutions seeks a dedicated System Administrator for their Product Development group. In this pivotal role, you will manage and optimize IT infrastructure and databases, ensuring seamless operations for development teams. With a focus on automation and efficiency, you will leverage your expertise in Azure Cloud and scripting to enhance system performance. This position offers a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Health, medical, and life insurance benefits

Access to virtual and telehealth services

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in system administration with database exposure.
• Proven script writing experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with DBAs to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Monitor system performance and optimize as needed.

Skills

System Administration

Database Management

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Problem Solving

Network Protocols

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

CompTIA Server+

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Tools

Apache

Tomcat

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Ruby

Job description

System Administrator - Product Development Group

• Full-time

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Internal Job Title: System Administrator
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a System Administrator in our Product Development group, you will be responsible for configuring, virtualizing, managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure and databases of CBN product development architectures and solutions. In this position you will apply your knowledge of Azure Cloud and on-premises infrastructure with hands on configuration, optimization and written automation. The work will enable efficiency of environment creation and tear down for development teams and customer deployment methodology.

Responsibilities

• System Administration: Install, configure, virtualize, and maintain servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure components. Leverage automation tools and scripting languages to enhance outcomes.
• Database Administration: Collaborate with DBAs to, setup, configure, and maintain database systems as needed to ensure data integrity, security, and performance.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor system and database performance, identify issues, and optimize performance.
• Security Management: Implement and manage security measures to protect systems and databases from unauthorized access and threats.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to ensure data protection and availability.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support for system and database-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system and database configurations, changes, processes, and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (or a related field) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or similar certifications are assets.
• Knowledge: System administration principles, database management principles, network protocols, security best practices.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competencies: Organizational skills, technical independence, proactive approach to identifying and solving issues.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in system administration with database exposure. Must have proven script writing experience.

Technical Environment

• Hardware: Servers, Storage (SAN/NAS), Switches, Routers, VLAN
• Networking: Firewalls, VPN
• Software: Apache, Tomcat
• SQL and Scripting: SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.