Systems Administrator

Job summary

The Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network equipment across multiple locations. They are responsible for managing virtual environments, cloud resources, and providing escalation-level support while ensuring high availability of systems.

Job details

Some of what you will do: Systems Administrator is a Senior position. The recipient will be responsible for high availability and continuity of technology and infrastructure in multiple Data Centers across Canada. The recipient will have extensive experience in implementing, maintaining and supporting Windows and Linux servers, provisioning storage, and interconnectivity of all Data Centre systems. The recipient will have strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as be able to adapt to changing, fast-paced and high-pressure work environment. Specifically, You Will: * Design, implement and maintain Data Centre equipment including, but not limited to, servers, storage, network switches, and vendor appliances. * Travel as required to Data Centers to implement, maintain and troubleshoot the environment. * Build and maintain virtual and physical servers on Windows and Linux platforms. * Manage and monitor virtual environment using VMware vCenter. * Create/modify/delete objects and resources in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, DNS management using Infoblox or similar technology/services and Group Policy Objects. * Build and manage Cloud VM’s and resources. * Implement and maintain file share services, web services, SFTP/FTP services, SSL certificates. * Automate and streamline processes using PowerShell, Command Shell and other languages and technologies. * Provide escalation level support to Help Desk and other departments. * On-call/after-hours support duties on a rotational basis amongst the team. Some of what you need: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or a related field of study and/or 5 + years of equivalent IT working experience. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional server/systems administration role. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting virtualized environments. * Must have a drive to continually improve and a passion for evolving technology * HPE Synergy-series blades and chassis, DL-series rack-mount servers, 3PAR storage and knowledge/experience with other comparable brands. * IIS, SFTP, FTP, InfoBlox/DNS, SSL Certificates and Splunk. * Ability to work effectively, both independently or as a team member. * Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills. Physical demands/working conditions: Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy. Some of what you will get: * Associate discount * Health and Dental benefits * RRSP/DPSP * Performance bonuses * Learning & Development programs * And more... We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network equipment across multiple locations. They are responsible for managing virtual environments, cloud resources, and providing escalation-level support while ensuring high availability of systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional experience in server and systems administration, including extensive work with virtualized environments. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with strong technical proficiency in Windows, Linux, and data center hardware.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs

Listed skills

• Splunk · Preferred
• Active Directory · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Windows Server
• Linux
• VMware vCenter
• Active Directory
• Microsoft 365
• DNS Management
• PowerShell
• HPE Synergy
• 3PAR Storage
• IIS
• SFTP
• SSL Certificates
• Splunk
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Cloud VM Management
• Group Policy Objects
• Communication
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Computer Science
• Windows PowerShell
• Network Switches
• Web Services
• Help Desk Support
• Group Policy
• System Administration
• Data Centers
• Virtual Machines
• Virtual Environment
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Linux Servers
• Public Key Certificates

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Aministrators
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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