Specialist, Systems - Mississauga, Canada - Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)

Requisition ID: 18005

Location:
Mississauga

Temporary Assignment:
Regular

Business Unit:
Information & Technology Services

Why join us?

You've got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn't happen by accident.

So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow.

You'll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences - and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.

Who we are

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province's power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it.

We operate the province's electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario's electricity needs - now and into the future.

The Opportunity

The Corporate Technology Solutions (CTS) team is a highly technical team within the I&TS Business Unit accountable for the design, build, maintenance and operations of physical and virtual server, and database infrastructure supporting IESO's key business solutions including cloud-based corporate messaging and collaboration solutions.

The team also plays a key role in I&TS projects that traverse multiple business units within the organization.

What you'll do

Provide in depth technical expertise in the areas of Linux and Windows Administration, Microsoft365 Administration (Exchange and Teams), server virtualization using VMWare, Network Administration and related technologies
Coordinate and execute Project tasks according to established Project Management processes, procedures, methods and standards in an effective and efficient manner
Provide systems design expertise to support the development of computer based information systems/tools to meet the needs of IESO customers by establishing user requirements, developing system designs, integrating commercial products, code software and test systems
Provide project management support to design projects/teams or information systems or tools
Design, build, and operate hosting systems which includes server and network components to deliver required system functions within the architectural principles of the IESO
Manage the evolution of existing systems and tools by implementing enhancements to provide additional functionality, correct problems to improve reliability and maintainability and respond to advanced system problems or failures to restore system functionality
Perform system administration duties, prepare and maintain procedures for support personnel involved in system administration activities
Research commercial products and tools which can be used in the design or support of information systems and tools and perform ongoing assessments of their ability to meet current and future requirements
Provide systems consulting and maintenance support to IT operations and software support staff
Develop procedures required for the secure operation and management of information systems or tools
Perform hosting attestation to ensure compliance to set standards, meeting requirements, and identification of improvement opportunities
Act as a consultant or mentor to peers to advance their learning and facilitate their problem solving skills with their respective areas of expertise
Perform other duties as required

What you'll need

Education:

Specific knowledge would include programming, system design, database modeling, networking and system administration
Requires knowledge of technical writing to prepare effective reports
This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired either through the successful completion of a four year university education in the appropriate discipline or by having the equivalent level of education

Experience:

Requires experience in the design, development and support of computer systems and infrastructure systems including:
Computer system architecture, design and integration
Administration and use of standard or proprietary computer operating systems (i.e., Linux, Windows)
Microsoft 365 Administration which includes Exchange Online and MS Teams
Development of automated scripts
Support of small to large scale computer systems

A period of up 8 years working in an infrastructure role in a large team environment is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Core Competencies:

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Extensive design and administration knowledge of Linux and Windows Servers either on-premise or cloud-based.
Ability to work in a team environment including open information sh