System Administrator - Dartmouth, Canada - Hercules SLR Inc.

Hercules SLR Inc.

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for a
Senior System Administrator to join our IT Team in
Dartmouth, NS.

The System Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, installation/configuration, and operation of the computer network comprised of the server, hardware and software and related infrastructure.

The Administrator also ensures that the uptime, performance, resources and security meets with company policy and operate within department budget.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Compensation is
heavily dependent on the applicants
experience and expertise and ranges from
$90,000 to $100,000:
Great schedule
Generous RRSP matching program
5% (after one year)
Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
Fun & engaging working environment

Principle Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network, network servers, and virtualization
Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Required knowledge and training

Associate or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
7 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
System administration and IT certifications in Microsoft, VMware, FortiGate, Cisco and other network related fields are a plus
7 years of working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
Experience with scripting and automation tools
A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
Minimum 5 years' experience managing and migrating to cloud data centers like Microsoft Azure or AWS
Minimum 7 years of experience with managing firewalls in an enterprise environment. FortiGate knowledge is preferred
Legally entitled to work in Canada

As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.