Server Engineer

Canon New Zealand; Taguig; On-site; PHP 3,172,000 - 4,582,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon New Zealand is seeking a Server Engineer to design, implement and maintain our IT systems. The role focuses on server and software administration across the infrastructure, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and guide system improvements.

The candidate will document configurations, monitor components, and coordinate backups and contingency plans while collaborating with other departments on hardware and network issues.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualification or better.
• Systems Administration experience (3 Years +).
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Adaptable "Can-do" attitude.

Responsibilities

• Secure applications, servers and networks
• Documentation of hardware, systems specifications and configuration
• Status monitoring of hardware, system and network components
• Setup and document internal and external backup and contingency plans
• Anticipate trends in computing that apply to systems administration - Operation Systems, Monitoring Systems, Databases, Application Servers, Security, Firewalls and Networking
• Assist other departments on hardware/network issues
• Use functional and non-functional expertise to contribute to project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle including systems analysis, data modelling, process modelling and preparation of system specification.
• Coordinate testing and change approval for all changes affecting the production environment
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by immediate supervisor/manager

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

SQL

SharePoint

Exchange

VMware vSphere

Citrix servers

Education

Tertiary IT qualification or better

Tools

VMware vSphere Enterprise/vCenter/ESXi

Citrix server environments

Job description

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The Server Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various technologies managed by the IT department. This person will focus on the administration of the company's systems infrastructure including servers and software applications. The Server Engineer will assess and identify appropriate solutions to be integrated into the company's systems operation and make
recommendations for implementation. The Server Engineer may also be required to guide and mentor junior IT staff on a regular basis.

• Secure applications, servers and networks


• Documentation of hardware, systems specifications and configuration


• Status monitoring of hardware, system and network components


• Setup and document internal and external backup and contingency plans


• Anticipate trends in computing that apply to systems administration - Operation Systems, Monitoring Systems, Databases, Application Servers, Security, Firewalls and Networking


• Assist other departments on hardware/network issues


• Use functional and non-functional expertise to contribute to project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle including systems analysis, data modelling, process modelling and preparation of system specification.


• Coordinate testing and change approval for all changes affecting the production environment


• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by immediate supervisor/manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary IT qualification or better


• Systems Administration experience (3 Years +)


• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills


• Adaptable "Can-do" attitude

• Skills and experience with Microsoft technologies (Windows Server All Versions, SCCM, Active directory, GPOs, Powershell operations and scripting experience, Exchange, SQL, Sharepoint, etc.)


• Strong skillset in VMware vSphere Enterprise/vCenter Server/ESXi


• Skills and experience in setting up and support of Citrix server environments


• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work independently.


• Proficiency at leveraging precious resources.


• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.