Junior System Administrator - Ottawa, Canada - Sander Geophysics Limited

Sander Geophysics Limited

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sander Geophysics (SGL) specializes in high-resolution airborne geophysical surveys for resource exploration, as well as geographical and environmental mapping. The company carries out airborne gravity, magnetic, electromagnetic, and radiometric surveys, using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Reporting to the IT Manager, the Junior System Administrator performs day-to-day administration of SGL's infrastructure through maintaining, upgrading, managing and troubleshooting our software, hardware and networks.

Responsibilities of the Position

Assists Systems Administrators
Installs and administers software and hardware while providing monitoring and maintenance of physical server infrastructure
Recommends, implements, and administers networking technologies to support and enhance internal/external electronic communication (internet access, firewalls, routers, system switches, and wireless access points)
Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of procedures and security controls
Ensures network performance through testing, monitoring, and statistics reporting
Performs installation, configuration, support and monitoring of security systems, network security appliances
Administers network security for perimeter and endpoints, as well as the interoperability of information security systems
Provides timely technical support to office staff and field crews as required
Understands, complies with and promotes all company safety precautions and policies including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations
Other duties as requested by manager dependant on operational needs

Qualifications and Experience

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in computer science, related field or combined education and experience
Relevant experience as a Junior System Administrator, Junior Network Administrator or similar role
Experience with MySQL, Postfix, and Dovecot, and segmented networks and VPN technologies
Experience installing, configuring and deploying VMWare, Docker, Linux and Windows Server operating systems
Experience in writing scripts in Powershell, Bash, Python, Perl or other language; for the purposes of diagnostics and the automation of processes;
Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
Knowledge of Active Directory as it applies to SAMBA
Knowledge of Cyber Security principles and best practices
Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts;
Familiarity with server migration process, security and hardening of servers
Ability to produce thorough and effective technical documentation
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communications skills
Able to solve problems quickly

Performance Expectations:

Maintains a high level of technical and operational knowledge through direct engagement with colleagues and personal development;
Must be a proactive Independent worker who also can make positive contributions to the team;
Maintains good records and documentation;
Effective use of time management;
Provides status reports on projects weekly;

Benefits
SGL is committed to promoting employee wellness and successful work-life balance.

Employee benefits include (but are not limited to):

Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, dental, vision, and paramedical;
Life insurance;
Employee and family assistance program;
Paid vacation, personal leave, and medical leave;
Onsite gym; and
Onsite parking.

Sander Geophysics is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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