SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR III (BAND LEVEL 7)

Verafin; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator III to support systems and services for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in systems administration, proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Linux servers, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include provisioning servers, managing backup strategies, and collaborating with faculty for solutions. A degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in systems administration in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in scripting and light programming (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Cybersecurity training/experience are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning and administering both Microsoft Windows and Linux servers.
• Developing and managing backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Consulting with faculty and research groups to formulate solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux Servers

VMWare

Active Directory

Bash scripting

Python programming

PowerShell scripting

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

Proxmox

Apache web services

Network license administration tools

Job description

DUTIES

The Systems Administrator III is a senior position within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) which reports directly to the manager of Engineering Computing Services (ECS). This position will be responsible for the support of systems and services to meet the needs of FEAS, and provide support and supervision of the daily activities of ECS staff. Duties include provisioning and administering both Microsoft Windows and Linux physical and virtual servers, storage solutions, and network equipment; developing and managing backup and disaster recovery strategies; consulting with faculty and research groups to formulate solutions based on client requirements; monitoring the use of resources; automating procedures; troubleshooting system failures and user errors; providing documentation and technical assistance; participating in systems architecture and planning; keeping current with industry standards and best practices, as well as on new technologies; researching and reporting on industry trends to determine potential areas for improvement; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in systems administration in an enterprise environment; completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Essential knowledge includes proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Servers, VMWare, Proxmox, Active Directory, Group Policy management, storage technologies, and backup solutions; as well as experience in scripting and light programming (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell, Version control), Apache web services, and network license administration and troubleshooting (e.g., flexlm, sentinel, RLM). The successful applicant must demonstrate excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Cybersecurity training/experience are considered assets. Experience in team management is highly valued for this role.