Systems Administrator
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Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team
Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere Are you an outside the box thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements Do you take a strategic approach to your work Do you enjoy a fastpaced culture where your opinions are valued and respected Do you enjoy building partnerships to solve mutually beneficial challenges
Mitacs is a national notforprofit that helps industry and nonprofit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas worldclass postsecondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students onthejob skills development and strengthens Canadas worldclass innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies governments and academia we support a new economy using Canadas most valuable resource its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit ourwebsite.
Systems administrator
Position Summary:
The System Administrator is a seasoned technical support professional who is wellorganized effectively manages their workload when faced with shifting priorities and is able to switch between tasks seamlessly without constant supervision. The System Administrator draws on broad technical knowledge and experience to quickly diagnose and address issues while also paying close attention to detail and tailoring support or solutions to minimize impact or interruption and optimizeoperations. Impeccable communication skills team collaboration and a courteous and approachable nature are key components to the success in this role.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan design and implement technical improvements to IT infrastructure including systems servers network storage and cloud.
Azure Cloud management Infrastructure Deployment/Management Security Compliance Configure/manage/troubleshoot the Network
Support existing Automation Scripts and look to improve/develop more.
Install configure and upgrade existing infrastructure to meet capacity reliability security and efficiency objectives
Collaborate and document systems and processes
Support disaster recovery and business continuity
Monitor system health and availability. Analyze and discover the root cause and provide an effective solution to remediate
Perform system backup and recovery to support business operations and continuity
Contribute to projects and initiatives adhering to policies strategy and best practices
Notify and update relevant technology leadership stakeholders and coordinate with other teams to expedite resolution as required.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years of experience working directly with general IT infrastructure technologies
- Ability to deal with stressful situations with professionalism and to periodically work overtime and outside normal business hours
Ability to troubleshoot technical system errors and produce resolutions in a timely manner - Ability to respond to critical incidents off hours if necessary
- Ability to support after hours maintenance windows in rotation with the team
- Ability to work in a highly organized manner with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities
- Relevant certifications: Microsoft 365/Azure Associate Palo Alto PCNSE Cisco CCNA ITIL or equivalent
Broad range of ITrelated systems administration including deployment and management of:
- Windows servers Linux servers virtualization
- Active Directory Azure AD DNS DHCP and other network services
- Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Azure (SaaS PaaS IaaS services)
- Microsoft EMS Defender ATP and other cloudbased security services
- Infrastructure to support DevOps using cloudbased technologies ex.: Azure DevOps Azure Functions Azure App Service Containers Azure SQL Managed Instance or equivalent on AWS
- Network technologies including Firewall Switches VPN Load Balancer WAF
- Microsoft Systems Center (SCCM) Intune and other management tools
- Email infrastructure SMTP services
- Highavailability systems supporting transactional Web applications
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is considered an asset
Mitacs has a hybrid remotefirst workplace with a predominantly remote workforce. A suitable quiet and safe home or remote workspace with a reliable private WiFi connection is essential for carrying out the general duties of the role.
Hiring Range: $71200 $84500
Hiring and Salary Range Transparency
Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.
The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.
Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs:Equity Diversity and Inclusion Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
