IT Systems Administrator

Overview:

Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

The Systems Administrator will leverage proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues, maximizing the benefits of our IT infrastructure.

Job Description:

• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and associated processes; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Design and deploy new systems, applications and/or enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems
• Conduct research on software and systems products as required
• Collaborate with the other IT staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes
• Resolving Hosted services issues and taking ownership of cross-functional problems, ensuring compliance with SLA’s
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records
• Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problem occurrences
• Manage network servers, appliances, and technology tools.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Ensure security through appropriate access controls, backups, and firewalls
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of multiple projects.

• Active Directory (Site Topology, DNS, AD Design Skills) Consolidation of Active Directory Forests and domains
• Windows Infrastructure and Domain Administration: DNS, DHCP, Account Management, Group Policy
• VMware VCenter & ESXi (UCS experience is also considered an asset)
• AIX 7+, Windows Server 2012 and above, RHEL, Oracle Linux 9
• SQL Server, Active Directory, ADaudit, BIND, CUPS,
• Load Balancer solutions ie. F5, Azure Load Balancer
• Cloud services such as Azure, IBM Cloud
• Storage solutions such as NetApp, IBM Storewize
• Scripting (powershell, bash, ksh, etc)

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

• Due to the nature of this role, the job requires regular on-site attendance at our Toronto Home Office.
• On-call duties to support in emergency situations