About Kongsberg Geospatial

Kongsberg Geospatial does challenging work that matters. We are an industry leading software company that has been delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide for over 30 years.

Since 2006, we have been a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in Norway and we are an integral part of many key programs there. Externally, our technology is relied upon and trusted for a wide range of applications including air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. Our team members make a real impact in people's lives.

What we’re looking for

Kongsberg Geospatial is seeking an IT Specialist for a 8 month contract to collaborate with our support team. The role involves installing and maintaining computer systems and networks, with the goal of achieving optimal functionality. A successful IT Specialist must have knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems. The ideal candidate will also have great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail.

This position is required to be onsite in the Kanata office 5 days per week.

Duties include

Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.)
Manage help desk interactions, conference room setups and employee moves
Create virtual machines and environments
Potentially create small Cloud deployments for testing and experimenting, and teaching developers how to use them
Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications
Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance
Manage software licenses, installations, and documentation, including active directory, group policies, firewalls, antivirus, and email security
Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems
Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work
Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging software, etc.)
Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule
Document installation and configuration procedures

You have

Post-secondary degree in a field related to IT and/or two years of relevant experience
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
Knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
Interest in both Windows and Linux operating systems
Understanding of computer networking
Interest in doing research on how to deploy and configure complex systems, including hardware and software (Virtual Reality SDKs, new development environments, etc)
Other duties as assigned

It will be great if you have….

Knowledge of scripting for automation would be an asset
Knowledge of databases installation, optimization and upgrade would be an asset

How to apply:

Visit our website www.kongsberggeospatial.com to learn more about us. If you fulfill the requirements and skills listed above, we look forward to hearing from you.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in Kongsberg Geospatial.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify careers@kongsberggeospatial.com.

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