System Administrator in Test

Created by Cari Soutar, last updated 30 minutes ago 2 minute read
JSI Telecom is looking for a full-time System Administrator for Internal Software Deployment. Reporting to a QA Manager, you will be responsible for daily deployment of software builds to test environments, defect identification and management, collaboration with developers for issue reproduction and root cause analysis, and maintaining software domain health. You'll perform system administration tasks on Windows/Linux, install hotfixes, test various upgrade paths, and occasionally assess new features related to upgrade/deployment.

**Responsibilities**
At JSI, your responsibilities may include:

- Deploy new software builds to test environments daily
- Validate health and functionality of test environments
- Identify upgrade-related defects and manage those defects through the bug tracking system
- Partner with development team members to reproduce scenarios and identify root cause
- Maintain the health of software domains
- Windows/Linux system administration tasks
- Install Hot Fixes, OS and security patches
- Test multiple upgrade paths with a variety of system configurations
- Occasionally test new upgrade/deployment related features
- Design test cases
- Track results in TestRail
- Open bugs and verify fixes in a timely manner
- Run regression tests on upgrade/deployment related components
- Verify that deployment and upgrade procedures are clear, correct and easy to follow

**Traits**
- Strong technical skills in Windows and Linux
- Excellent troubleshooting experience and can work independently to investigate issues
- Has an eye for consistency and attention to detail
- Experience with VMWare, Kubernetes
- Uses AI for efficiency and productivity in daily tasks
- Willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends to supply domains for downstream usage

**Requirements**:

- You must live within commuting distance of our Kanata, Ontario, Canada head office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Eligible for top secret security clearance:

- No criminal activity
- No criminal record
- Ten years of verifiable history within Canada or a country from which verifiable history can be obtained
- University or College graduate or equivalent experience

**Experience**
- This role is a junior or intermediate level position to be determined by level of experience.
- Ideally you have 3 years of experience in system administration, some QA testing is an asset but not necessary.

**How We Work**

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

**About JSI**

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight - JSI’s single, unified, product suite - customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation-accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview process upon request.