System Administrator, Research - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:02/24/2023

Req ID: 29860

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department:

UTSC:
Info & Instructional Tech Services

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.

Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Information & Instructional Technology Services (IITS) provides the technological vision and leadership for the development and implementation of information systems, processes, and associated technology to support the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' academic mission and administrative operation.

IITS works closely with faculty, staff and student groups to provide timely, top-quality service and technological solutions across the University of Toronto Scarborough community.

Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world changing ideas and facilities. A place where diversity fuels innovation.

Your opportunity:

The individual will provide consultation with researchers to help determine the most optimal solutions to satisfy all aspects of their computing and storage needs, while ensuring such solutions also meet the needs of the campus as a whole and the requirements of the existing IT infrastructure.

The incumbent is the main campus resource responsible for the management of faculty SLA and physical systems and storage and acts as the highest-level support for research systems and storage related issues.

In collaboration with I+TS and IITS Systems staff the incumbent will participate in cloud initiatives such as Azure, and be directly responsible for deployment of a variety of cloud compute and storage solutions.

In addition, the incumbent is directly responsible for managing the update cycle of a variety of core and SLA Linux virtual servers with recommended and security upgrades and performing timely backups of various storage systems.

They maintain system documentation and creates knowledge base articles to be used by lower level support personnel, and advises on the applicability of new technologies that may aid in increasing the productivity and efficiency of campus computing services and resources.

Your responsibilities will include:

Liaising with researchers to determine computational needs
Analyzing, troubleshooting and testing highly complex systems
Conducting preventative maintenance on computing systems and troubleshooting complex computer system problems
Serving as a technical resource on hardware and software related issues
Checking that security authorization meets University guidelines and project requirements and Conducting Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) and Privacy Risk Assessment (PRA)
Creating complex and technical documentation and user support guides

Essential Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in the computer sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a computing focused research environment using a variety of computer systems, hardware, and analysis tools
Strong skills as a Linux systems administrator; familiarity with hardware and storage; broad understanding of computer networking and firewalls.
Strong knowledge of various scripting and programming languages, eg python, bash, etc.
Familiarity with data security concepts and standards.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to learn on the job in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to multitask, and effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Communicator
Motivated selflearner
Multitasker
Organized
Problem solver

NOTE:
A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 03/12/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Information Technology (IT)

**Lived Experience Statement