System Administrator, Senior

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (drug,Dental

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to install, configure, and maintain Windows servers (physical and virtual), with responsibilities spanning AD, DNS, O365, Azure, and storage. You will ensure system availability, implement monitoring, and manage backups and disaster recovery plans in a global corporate IT environment.

The role requires 8+ years in enterprise server environments, strong collaboration, and the ability to lead projects end-to-end, including change

Qualifications

• University or College degree in the field of computer science or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems (physical and virtual).

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

Azure

PowerBI

SQL Server

Hyper-V

TCP/IP

SCCM

SCOM

Storage technologies

Education

Bachelor or College degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hyper-V

SCCM

SCOM

SQL Server

PowerBI

Azure

Active Directory

Job description

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, in support of business processing requirements. Perform software installations and upgrade operating systems and layered software packages. Schedule installations and upgrade and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures. Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels. Ensure server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions. Ensure data/media recoverability by implementing disaster recovery systems and testing to ensure they function nominally. Develop and promote standard operating procedures and policies. Developed and maintain a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation. Complete tasks and projects assigned within timelines established to meet the needs of the business. Provide Tier 3 support to all other SA’s and mentor the team in technical areas. Research and provide insight into new solutions and processes to help streamline operations and reduce downtimes and increase productivity.

Job Title

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibility

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining operating system of servers, virtual and physical.
• Support global systems within Corporate IT maintaining a 99.99% SLA/Uptime this includes but not limited to, AD/DNS/O365/Azure/Server Hardware/Storage Hardware/File Storage/DB Servers/App Servers/Virtual Hosts/VMs.
• Ensure adequate monitoring and tuning of Corporate IT systems, to maintain a proactive approach to systems reducing outages.
• Support hardware solutions and replace systems as per end-of-life recommendations and hardware failures as they arise.
• Follow best practice Change Management as set out by Corporate IT policies, from planning implementation, implementing solutions, documenting back out plans individually or in a large team environment.
• Identify systems that require attention for security reasons and implement best practices. Review security of systems on a regular basis.
• Disaster recovery planning of existing systems, new systems. Test disaster recovery procedures on an annual basis, documenting implementation steps and recording outcomes. Corrective measures to the disaster recovery plans if so required.
• Ensure backups of systems are successful and retrievable for compliance.
• Develop, Document and promote standard operating procedures.
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database/library of all supporting documentation for all systems under your purview.
• Discuss technical matters concerning the management of server systems with co-workers and colleagues.
• Work in conjunction with technical teams (Network/DB/APP/Tech Services) on major projects and deployments of various systems.
• Technical Support for other Linamar facilities as assigned.
• Must be able to work alone or as an individual and in a collaborative group atmosphere.
• Meet yearly objectives set forth by management and update status in quarterly reviews.
• Continuously update technical skills and knowledge of new technologies.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• University or College degree in the field of computer science or a related field is required.
• Additional Computer Science certifications will be an asset.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum 8 Years in an Enterprise Server environment required
• Windows 2012R2/2016/2019/2022/2025
• Active Directory/DNS/DHCP
• Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Virtual Server Technologies (HyperV)
• TCP/IP and related networking protocols
• Superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Project planning and implementations in Enterprise Class systems
• PowerShell
• PowerBI
• SQL Server Technologies
• Microsoft Azure Technologies
• Microsoft Failover Clustering
• Experience with HA environments
• Understanding of Storage technologies
• Disaster Recovery planning, implementation and testing
• MS SCCM
• MS SCOM
• Datacenter management/implementations/migrations

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.