Systems Administrator Support

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Networks Canada, a UVic not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Systems Administrator Support to join the IT Systems team. You will assist in architecting and maintaining computing and AV teleconferencing systems to support ONC staff.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3–5 years’ related experience. Proficiency across Windows, OSX, Linux; virtualization (VMware/ESXi, Horizon View), backups (Veeam), networking, and scripting (Perl/PowerShell/Bash) is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience across Windows, OSX and Linux system administration.
• Familiar with virtualization technologies (VMware/ESXi, Horizon View, Hyper‑V).
• Experience with Veeam Backup and basic networking/security.
• Proficient in scripting with Perl, PowerShell and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Respond to IT operational issues and provide AV teleconferencing support.
• Assist in architecting and maintaining computing systems for ONC staff.
• Handle user computing setup, onboarding/offboarding, and documentation.
• Support and maintain network monitoring and security basics.

Skills

System administration

Networking

Scripting

AV support

Windows/Linux/Mac

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware/ESXi

VSphere

Horizon View

Veeam Backup

Windows Server

Linux

PowerShell

Perl

Bash

Job description

Audiovisual teleconferencing

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation. ONC is a not-for-profit society that operates and manages innovative cabled observatories on behalf of the University of Victoria that supply continuous power and Internet connectivity to various scientific instruments located in coastal, deep-ocean, and Arctic environments. ONC’s cable arrays host thousands of sensors distributed in, on and above the seabed along with mobile and land based assets strategically located, instruments that address key scientific and policy issues (subsea earthquakes and tsunamis, ocean acidification, marine biodiversity, etc.) within a wide range of environments.

Reporting to the IT Architect and Team Lead, the Systems Administrator Support position is a part of the ONC Corporate Services division, which is comprised of the Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology Systems, , Communications and Finance. As a member of the Information Technology Systems team, this position works under the direction of the IT Architect and Team Lead to assist in architecting new systems as required by ONC staff. The Systems Administrator Support position receives notifications from ONC staff regarding IT operational issues for follow-up. User computing set up, on and off boarding, audio visual support. As a technological innovator, ONC utilizes Virtual and Cloud computing and adopts innovative new technologies, which requires the System Administrator position to develop and maintain their knowledge of new technologies and high performance computing. Training is provided.

The position may be required to respond to operational computing issues outside of regular office hours, which are Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 4:30.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and minimum of 3-5 years of closely related experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience must include MS Windows, and OSX and Linux system administration, with special emphasis on:

• Server 2012, 2016, OSX server and Linux server
• VMware, VSphere, Horizon view, ESXi and Hyper v technologies as well as cloud technologies
• VeeaM back up
• Networking configuration, in-host routing between different subnets
• Firewalls and ACL’s
• Hardware / software inventory control
• Account / User management
• Client Computing platforms including desktops, laptops, tablets, and printers
• Computer hardware architectures (CPU, RAM, Storage, Network)
• Audiovisual teleconferencing

Essential Knowledge

• Samba server configuration and maintenance
• Scripting languages such as Perl, windows powershell and/or Scripting Bash
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures
• Network monitoring systems and SNMP
• Productivity tools such as MS Office, including outlook and resource calendars

Competencies

• Results Oriented: Relentlessly pursues improvement and results. Flexible, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Creates a culture of mutual accountability
• Analytical Skill: Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem solving abilities
• Communication: Communicates effectively with strong written and verbal skills. Ability to write coherent technical and user documentation
• Independence: Ability to work independently is self-motivated and works well within a team environment
• Flexibility: Ability to work in an effective and organized manner in a complex environment with a willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things

In Addition This Position Requires

• Willingness and ability to acquire new computing and other related skills
• Self-motivated with initiative and the ability to participate in team activities
• Willingness and ability to follow direction and finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to troubleshoot in unusual operating requirements

This position requires a valid class 5 driver’s license.