Network and Systems Specialist

**Prodomax Automation Ltd.** is hiring a **Network and Systems Specialist**.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, we are a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

Our employees are mountain bikers, road bikers, skiers, golfers, runners, amateur chefs, video game heroes, musicians, community volunteers, kayakers, race-car drivers, fitness enthusiasts, hockey players, outdoor sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

Fact we are very proud of - we are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Install, configure, and maintain server hardware, software, and infrastructure services in accordance with best practices
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues
- Diagnose and troubleshoot network, hardware and software issues
- Execute network security measures to protect data, software and hardware, and educate employees on risks and precautions
- Assist ERP team - copy databases, create users
- Provide internal and external customers with timely technical support and guidance
- Repair and recover from system or software failures
- Provide support for data management, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Create and maintain documentation for all infrastructure technology
- Coordinate and participate in managing the enterprise directory services and integration of new acquisitions
- Ensure licensing compliance
- Maintain network and system security (On-call when needed)
- Assist in design and security features of server room
- Exemplify the company’s PSI’s, work ethic and commitment to service excellence in all activities and in interactions with other departments
- Interface with external vendors/contractors
- Participate in corporate IT projects and teamwork with both regional and HQ IT colleagues
- Train and develop more junior staff member or students
- Other duties as required.

**Experience and Technical Skills**:

- Post-Secondary Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Minimum five years related system and network administration experience
- VMware VCenter 7
- Dell and Cisco Switches, VLAN configuration and troubleshooting
- SonicWALL NSA series
- Meraki Access Points and MX
- Microsoft SCCM
- VMware Horizon and HP Thin Clients
- Bitdefender Gravity Zone antivirus
- Windows systems operations and administration, active directory, DNS, DHCP
- Network protocols and technologies, data communication fundamentals and operation
- Knowledge of Virtualization Environments, Microsoft Environments, Active Directory and Windows Server
- Design and implementation of IT Infrastructure systems for new and existing sites
- Knowledge of TCP/IP Network Protocols
- Knowledge of Firewall Management
- Experience on Azure, O365
- Veeam backup solutions
- Mobile device management tools

**Nice to Have**:

- UNIX Based Systems;
- Oracle
- Monitoring systems - Auvik
- Storage Systems - DELL Unity and Compellent
- Programming Skills
- Relational Databases (Microsoft SQL, MYSQL)
- AWS - EC2, S3, IAM, Cloudwatch, etc.
- Cisco certified

**Key Professional Attributes**:

- Manage competing priorities
- Understand the significance of quality control and disciplined processes
- Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
- Work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional, customer service approach with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills
- Leadership skills
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines
- Possess strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Our Benefits:

- Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan
- A competitive matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement
- Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by David and his amazing Team. Scrumptious weekly lunch menu and items made to order throughout the day.
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university
- Annual performance review
- Safe, professional work environment
- Hybrid work available
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire