Systems Administrator

1 month ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada MDA Full time

About MDA Space

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions. We're a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The Role

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Administrator with a specialization in virtualization and storage to join our IT Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our virtualization and storage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage virtual environments using technologies such as VMware, Azure Stack, and KVM.
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of virtual machines (VMs) and the underlying hardware.
  • Work closely with the Backup team to develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans meeting the required RTOs and RPOs for virtual environments.
  • Design, implement, and manage storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and DAS.
  • Monitor storage systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Implement appropriate security and high availability configurations to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Manage data backup, recovery, and replication processes.
  • Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtualization and storage infrastructure.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of the virtualization and storage infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
  • Conduct capacity planning and scaling to meet the organization's growing needs.
  • Perform regular performance tuning and optimization of virtualization and storage systems.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to support enterprise applications and services.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator with a focus on virtualization and storage.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization technologies.
  • Extensive experience with storage solutions, such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage platforms.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CompTIA Storage+ are a plus.
  • Hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux servers.
  • Extensive experience in designing High Availability systems across the enterprise to meet the disaster recovery and business continuity objectives.

Benefits

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including health care plans, supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

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