System and Network Administrator

Job summary

The System and Network Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of both virtual and physical server environments, as well as ensuring network connectivity and performance. They also manage backup systems, monitor network utilization, and maintain security protocols.

Job details

The Systems Administrator is primarily responsible for all of the IT services provided by Olymbec's Technology department in all of its locations. Daily administration and troubleshooting of issues are required to ensure high levels of availability. This includes hardware, software, and network troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance. The Systems Administrator is also considered level 2 technical support and receives escalations from the IT Analysts operating the helpdesk while also working hand-in-hand with Helpdesk to ensure high levels of satisfaction. The System and Network Administrator will report directly to the IT Director. RESPONSABILITIES: - Responsible for installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of the server environment of virtual and physical servers - Accountable for maintaining network connectivity through switches, routers, and firewalls - Support and maintain the storage environment, including planning for data growth utilizing SAN and NAS storage units - Support and maintain Olymbec's directory and e-mail services - Support and maintain internal applications, services, and servers - Maintain overall system capacity and performance - Responsible for backup system and backup storage - Monitor network connectivity and utilization of Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN, and Internet - Manage and maintain security software and appliances - Reviews logs to ensure operability and status of software and hardware - Works with incident system to log and review tickets - Creates, updates, and maintains proper documentation and diagrams of logical and physical networks and systems - Works with team to create, maintain, and modify procedures REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS: - A minimum of 5 years' experience working as systems or network administrator - Strong knowledge of networks (WAN, LAN, VPN), switches, firewalls, and routing (MikroTik, HP, Cisco, WatchGuard, UniFi) - Strong ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, problem-solve, adapt, and learn - Ability to manage projects, take initiative, and implement plans - Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, EMM (AirWatch), virtualization (VMware), Linux - Intermediate level, oral and written (French and English). *The employee in this position will interact more than 40% of the time with international customers, suppliers and colleagues (USA) who understand and communicate only in English. Diversity and inclusion We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, veteran status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. To find out more about Olymbec, visit our Career Center when you apply for this position. *Please note that some job offers are subject to a background check, including a criminal record check

What you’ll do

The System and Network Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, support, and maintenance of both virtual and physical server environments, as well as ensuring network connectivity and performance. They also manage backup systems, monitor network utilization, and maintain security protocols.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a systems or network administrator, with strong knowledge of networking technologies and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies is also required.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Network Administration
• Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Exchange
• Virtualization
• Linux
• Security Management
• Documentation
• Backup Systems
• Network Connectivity
• Incident Management
• Customer Support
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability

Job areas

• Technology
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative