Systems Administrator

**Requirements**: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Administration or similar with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an Enterprise IT organization. Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Network Administration or similar with a minimum of 4 years of experience in an Enterprise IT organization.

**Other Requirements**: It is understood that as an employee you have a fiduciary responsibility to Activation Laboratories Ltd. to perform your duties in a professional and timely manner. This includes the adherence to all company policies and to ensure full understanding of roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to provide suggestion and act on the next plausible step when problems arise
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and prioritizing skills
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Problem solver, resourceful and logical
- Must be able to work extended hours, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to do on-call duties.
- Must be flexible on shift assignments
- Must have knowledge of VMWare ESXi, SAN/NAS, network hardware and advance monitoring technics.
- Must have knowledge of LANs, WANs, VoIP, Internet and intranet systems, and network segmentation techniques.
- Must have practical knowledge of virtualization software.
- Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu), Desktop Operating Systems, and Windows Server Systems.

**Responsibilities**:May include some or all of the following; or any other tasks assigned directly or indirectly by management:

- Responsible for organizing, modifying, installing and supporting a company's computer systems.
- Support of data protection, backups and file systems.
- Support LANs, WANs, VoIP, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
- Support of Actlabs desktops and server and the software on them.
- Troubleshoot problems reported by users. Analyze and isolate issues. Identify user needs. -Make recommendations for future upgrades
- Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to users.
- Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
- Maintain and manage network hardware. Perform network address assignment.
- Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of active directory services.
- Maintain individual machines, such as patches, software, drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
- Maintain network servers such as file servers, webservers, accounting systems, VMware, Ubuntu and all versions of Windows.
- Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
- Performs related duties or assignments as determined by management.
- Compliance with the company's Health and Safety, Confidential and Professional Conduct Policies

Actlabs is a global company with a local presence. A Canadian based company founded in 1987, Actlabs is headquartered in Ancaster and operates 15 sites in 6 countries. We are recognized throughout the world as a leader in analytical testing and development services. Our analytical laboratories provide high quality analysis impacting every aspect of our lives including: Mining and Mineral Exploration, Agriculture, Cannabis, Environmental, Forensics, Life Sciences, Material Testing, Occupational Health and Petroleum Industries. We’re investing for the future, implementing innovative strategies to allow us to continually strengthen and lead in the industries that we serve.

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person