Systems Engineer

DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

DUCA is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the growing IT team. The role focuses on build, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of IT systems across on-premises and public cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT, strong VMware/AWS/Azure experience, and proficiency in Windows and Linux in virtualized environments. The position requires GTA travel and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as systems administrator, network admin, or DevOps engineer.
• 5+ years in IT field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and enterprise environments.
• Assets: ITIL, VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and manage servers, storage, network, and security solutions.
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor on-premise and public cloud infrastructure (VMware, AWS, Azure).
• Ensure security, compliance, and resiliency across the stack.
• Manage backups, replication, data protection, DR, and high availability.
• Document configurations and operational processes; transfer knowledge to ops teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, admins, and IT support; assist 3rd-party vendors.
• Provide 3rd level support and identify recurring issues; propose solutions.
• Perform other IT-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent contributor

Strong communication

Planning & design

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Windows Server

SQL Server

Microsoft 365 (Intune, Purview, Defender, Azure AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online)

VMware vSphere/VCF

AWS

Azure

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Networking

CommVault Metallic

Job description

Why DUCA?

We’re a vibrant, exciting credit union that lives its "profits with a purpose" philosophy in every financial transaction, product, interest rate, and community initiative we offer. Founded in 1954, DUCA has grown from a single branch credit union in Toronto to 19 branches across Southern Ontario with over 85,000 Members we are proud to serve.

We exist to help People, Businesses and Communities Do More, Be More, and Achieve More.

DUCA ( www.duca.com ) is distinguished for the following:

• Positive, un-big bank like service experience delivered through Member-facing staff in branch, on the phone (Member-Connect) and via our Mobile mortgage specialists, Wealth Management advisors and Commercial and Business Banking Account Managers.
• Competitive rates.
• Personalized financial solutions, guidance, and service with the lowest possible fees for both Personal and Business Members.
• Profit sharing among Members.
• Multiple ways to bank—online, mobile app, phone/full-service Member Connect Contact Centre, and, of course, in-branch—DUCA is accessible 24/7
• A community philosophy of “profits with a purpose” culminating in the creation of the DUCA Impact Lab (www.ducaimpactlab.com), a charitable foundation committed to helping the credit challenged and underbanked. This led to DUCA's designation as a B-Corp certified organization, the first ever credit union to receive this global recognition.

A career with DUCA means you’ll find endless opportunities to make a difference with your unique abilities and perspectives. Our people live their purpose while helping others Do more, Be more and Achieve more with their money and their lives. At DUCA, you’ll be part of a vibrant and collaborative team where you’ll be supported to excel and make an impact, no matter what role you play.

Systems Engineer

DUCA is looking for aSystems Engineer to join our growing team!

Job Purpose & Summary

The Systems Engineer will support the build, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of DUCA’s information technology systems and processes, comprised of physical and cloud hypervisor platforms, virtualized servers and applications, network switches and firewalls, directory services, storage devices, and public cloud SaaS. This role will contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Key Accountabilities & Duties

• Install, upgrade, and manage platforms, tools, and other hardware and software solutions that form the technology infrastructure of the organization – servers & applications, physical & virtualized technology infrastructure, switches, firewalls, storage, network services, directory services, anti-malware, threat protection, and authentication services.
• Assist with the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure solutions considering both on premise and public cloud platforms (VMware, AWS, & Azure).
• Ensure deployed solutions integrate efficiently and seamlessly with the broader infrastructure technology stack, also maintaining security, compliance, and resiliency requirements.
• Manage backup and replication operations and assist in implementing processes for data protection, disaster recovery, failover, and high availability.
• Establish & document configuration and operational processes for infrastructure maintenance & troubleshooting, providing skills and process transfer to operational focused roles such as systems administrators.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with team members including engineers, administrators, and IT support analysts.
• Work with 3rd-party vendors to implement new solutions and support existing infrastructure.
• Provide 3rd Level Support for internal customers and Helpdesk employees, and identify trends and root causes in recurring or significant issues, recommending solutions.
• Perform other IT-related duties as assigned.

Occupational Experience & Education Requirements

• 3+ years experience working as a systems administrator, network administrator, or DevOps engineer
• 5+ years experience working in the information technology field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Experience building and managing server, storage and network technologies in a hybrid cloud, enterprise business environment
• Assets include:
• Microsoft, AWS, VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, and/or ITIL certifications
• Experience implementing and upholding ITIL process standards including Incidents, Requests, Asset and Change Management
• Experience with VMware VCF components (SDDC manager, vRealize/Aria Suite, NSX-T)
• Experience with Palo Alto (Panorama) administration
• Experience with (Cisco Catalyst) administration
• Experience with enterprise-level backup and recovery tools including CommVault Metallic and VMware Live Recovery
• Experience with financial systems and software

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Independent contributor with the ability to self-organize as well as work with a team for specific projects and initiatives
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Good organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Planning, critical thinking, and design skills and ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems in a virtualized environment
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) with demonstrated experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies/products including Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 (Intune, Purview & Defender, Azure AD/Entra ID, Exchange Online)
• Knowledge VMware VCF/vSphere, AWS, & Azure platforms in deployment and administrative capacities
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and ability to troubleshoot and configure OSI layer 2 (VLANs, ACLs, link aggregation), layer 3 (BGP routing), and firewall policies and rules
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Working Conditions

This position will require the ability to travel within the GTA. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work, sometimes with little advanced notice.

Department: Information Technology

Primary Location: Corporate Office -4950 Yonge Street,Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6K1

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours per Week: 38

Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $80,029 - $96,035. Actual annual base salaries will vary depending on relevant job-related factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and education/training. This position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Number of Existing Vacancies: 1

DUCA is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Recruitment related accommodations will be provided upon request.

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