ROLE: Systems Administrator

REPORTS TO: Manager, Network Services & Security

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC

We are looking for A Systems Administrator to join our IT Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both Network and Systems Administration, experience with scripting/automation, and application of DevOps tools. The successful candidate will also have strong experience with the enterprise change process, controls, automation, and agile system administration.

Opportunities

This is a very exciting time for technology at Agrifoods as we continue to grow and expand. The main challenge is to ensure collaboration with other department heads and provide enterprise-wide direction in areas of policy and planning for network and Cyber Security related functions. The role provides an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a team environment, while strategically building organizational capability as part of the Cloud journey.

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

You want to join a team where you can learn and develop new skills
You are motivated by challenges and willing to put in extra efforts to get the job done
You are an experienced multitasker who enjoys project management and adheres to a strict deadline
You love technology and learning new systems

Character & ABILITIES

You can effectively communicate technical and non-technical concepts to varied audiences
You have strong analytical skills, problems solving, organization and attention to detail
You have a positive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure
You have the entrepreneurial spirit for start-up environments and flexibility to changing needs
You can absorb new technical concepts quickly

Knowledge & skills

You automate routine processes for efficiency and standardization
You deploy, configure, and update network hardware and software
You ensure incident response and management protocols and processes are consistently followed
You deploy high-quality, on-time completion of all infrastructure projects, support services, and verbal commitments. Provide effective oral and written project status updates and presentations
Act as a tiered support for high-severity and business-impacting infrastructure issues
You can design and implement modern network and Cyber Security architecture for complex businesses, in the Cloud (IaaS & PaaS) and on-prem
You enjoy end-user education and helping users improve their Cyber Security acumen
You understand modern IT concepts, including systems administration, business applications, Cyber Security, etc.
You are proficient in business applications such as MS Office
You drive continuous improvement and best practice administration and support of key assigned corporate IT infrastructure areas
You will drive continuous improvement and best practice administration and support of key corporate IT infrastructure areas
You will use agile system administration (DevOps) to ensure resources are deployed in standardized methods and apply optimal use of automation
You are committed to adherence to formal SLAs
You are highly skilled in Exchange Server management, replication, and backup strategies.
You will monitor network device performance
You will ensure disaster recovery plans and solutions are in place and tested
You have exceptional oral and written communication skills

Experience

You have 5+ years of IT network and security systems support and administration
You have 3+ years of experience and strong knowledge of PC laptop and desktop hardware
You have 3+ years of experience in current Microsoft stack technologies
You have solid time management skills and are self-directed with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated integrity is a must-have!
You can effectively communicate technical and non-technical concepts to varied audiences
You have strong analytical skills, problem-solving, organizational and attention to detail
You have a positive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure

Nice-to-Have

Experience with SaaS and Cloud business solutions
Knowledge of Linux
Bilingual: French

OTHER:

After-hours work is required in this role to support multi-provincial needs
After hours support is required for ongoing system maintenance across Canada as well as crisi management

OTHER things you will do…

You will monitor IT operations ensuring the enterprise networking and security are operating at peak performance and executing corrective efforts as required
You will execute the employee cyber awareness program, working closely with business leaders to advance security acumen
You will evaluate, recommend, and lead the implementation of new networking and security solutions that advance the target architecture, on-prem and in the Cloud
You will facilitate smooth IT operations support by preparing documentation on network and security architecture
You must be flexible for after-hours calls for critical support situations or projects
You may be required to travel across Canada on an infrequent ad-hoc basis
You thrive on the maturity of enterprise network and cyber security architecture

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