Systems Administrator - Senior

Maplesoft Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to support a Provincial Government client. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued. You will be responsible for systems administration, software upgrades, and providing customer support. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience with SCOM and Active Directory, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a company that prioritizes innovation and community engagement, and be part of a team that fosters professional development and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in SCOM and Active Directory is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems administration and support for user access and profiles.
• Perform software upgrades and monitor system performance.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate tasks with SCOM.

Skills

Systems Administration

User Access Management

Backup and Recovery

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft SCOM 2022

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Active Directory

Azure Backup

Ansible Tower

Terraform

OpsBridge

Grafana

Job description

Maplesoft implements TimeLive for Electronic time tracking.

Please view the demo below on how to enter and approve time.

Do you want to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions count?

At Maplesoft, we value the contributions of all our employees and contractors. We listen and act upon suggestions, advice, and innovative ideas to further our strategic vision. In turn, Maplesoft contributes to the communities where we live and operate. We think globally, but act in our own backyards.

Build your future with Maplesoft’s exciting technologies, deep partnerships, personal approach to consulting services, professional development opportunities and exciting company culture.

If you are interested in any of following job openings, please apply directly to [e-mail], citing the position title and job id in the email subject line.

Position: Project Manager

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for our Provincial Government client.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Provides systems administration and systems operations support, including setting up user access, user profiles, backup and recovery, day-to-day computer systems operations.
2. Perform software upgrades, apply patches, and provide customer interface to ensure requested changes are implemented, monitor computer workload trends and make adjustments to ensure optimum utilization of computer resources.
3. Upkeep, configure, install and support the clients, network and coordinate the various systems. Implementation and administrative experience on Microsoft SCOM 2022 version.
4. Perform administrative tasks on System Center Operation Manager console.
5. Perform migration and version upgrade for SCOM Management Server, Gateway Server and SCOM agents.
6. Perform integration with OpenText Operation Bridge for Event, topology and metrics exchange.
7. Deploy custom monitoring for Active Directory, MS Exchange, DNS, SQL, F5 Devices, storage devices, Citrix NetScaler, etc.
8. Develop Microsoft Windows PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks with SCOM.
9. Deploy SNMP and agent-based monitoring for servers and network devices.
10. Develop custom management packs, custom policy, and rules to manage out of box monitoring.
11. Provide application support for the SCOM platform and create and maintain monitoring and notification rules.
12. Review and update SCOM console security, apply patches, create SCOM console roles and reviews, and create and install custom Management Packs (MP) as needed.
13. Deliver SCOM views via Remote Desktop Web Access, create custom reports on results of SCOM monitoring, use SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) technologies, and provide problem resolution for SCOM components and related custom scripts.
14. Perform day to day troubleshooting, agent issues, alert acknowledgment, event log analysis, network issues, script update, and maintenance activities on SCOM tool.

General Skills

Experience at the specified experience level setting up user access and user profiles, backup and recovery, and day-to-day computer systems operations. Experience with one or more operating systems. Experience with one or more hardware platforms. Experience with information retrieval packages. Experience with one or more communications protocols. Experience with middleware and gateways. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills. A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills

1. Possesses experience in server and active directory administration.
2. Has knowledge of backup, restoration and archival processes (Azure Backup skill is an asset).
3. Has exposure to other monitoring solutions like OpsBridge, Grafana.
4. Experience with Ansible Tower, Terraform or other automation platforms is nice to have.

Must Haves

1. 3-5 years’ experience in SCOM.
2. 3-5 years’ experience in Active Directory.
3. 3-5 years’ experience in Infrastructure.
4. 3-5 years’ experience with monitoring tools.

Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people. Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.

Maplesoft Group is committed to having a diverse, representative workforce and continuing to build an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Maplesoft Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal peoples or any other legally protected factors.

All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. We can be reached at Maplesoft Info at [e-mail].

We thank you for your interest in Maplesoft Group and wish to advise you that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ready to Excel?

Think you're a great fit for our team? Explore our Job Opportunities page.