Systems & Network Administrator

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for a Systems & Network Administrator to join our dynamic organization.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Systems and Network Admin reports directly to the Corporate IT Manager and is responsible for all aspects of the IT Operations including project management, IT server infrastructure, virtualization (VMWare), network, cybersecurity, backup systems, business continuity and disaster recovery. This position is a key level 3 support role and escalation point for the IT team. You will mentor the junior team on infrastructure while architecting and following through on projects to their completion. As our network capabilities evolve and move towards cloud-based services, this role will continue to support the integration with on-premise environments and manage our new hybrid cloud environments.

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work on projects as assigned and will be responsible for meeting project requirements and deadlines
- Provide support to the manufacturing environment including equipment and networking.
- Collaborate and support other team members to identify and develop scalable server/network designs, solutions and policy recommendations to support a growing infrastructure
- Monitor and administer virtual servers, SAN and network equipment
- Backup and restore critical data and systems
- Monitor and resolve all hardware and software issues and configure all new systems and perform tests on all deployment projects
- Manage routine Changes, provision services, deployments, fault isolation, service recovery, and incident analysis
- Provision and set privileges for Windows Active Directory and Group Policy
- Capacity and performance planning, overseeing software upgrades on virtual production platforms
- Review server/network characteristics and recommend procurement of, and/or modifications to server/network components
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues; identify root cause of network performance problems; take proactive measures to reduce impact and risk of reoccurrence
- Research, develop, and implement IT standards, best practices, and operational procedures - maintaining documentation concerning company infrastructure - server and network
- Monitor the security protocols and identifies areas where there are gaps in the existing security policies of the enterprise and recommends resolution
- Participate with vendors in the assessment of new enterprise technology
- Maintain documentation concerning company infrastructure - systems, servers and networks
- Work closely with the Service Desk, IT Operations, Programming and ERP teams to establish alignment and to determine technology needs and direction

**REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS**:

- Diploma or degree in Information Technology (IT) or equivalent
- 8-10 years of experience as a Network and Systems Administrator or equivalent preferred
- Manufacturing/Automotive sector experience is an asset
- Certification in MCSA or equivalent certification is an asset
- Certificate in ITIL v3/v4 is an asset
- Strong understanding of VMWare vSphere/vCenter networking, High-Availability and scalable network service deployment
- Knowledge of windows services and roles such as DHCP, DNS, RDP, IIS, DFS and NTP
- Strong understanding of network protocols
- Strong understanding of network design best practices and experience with the preparation of system administration and operational documentation
- Experience with scripting and automation tools
- Practical experience in configuring and supporting Cisco Catalyst switches
- Hands on experience in configuring and supporting Wi-Fi mesh networks (Meraki)
- Experience with VOIP phone systems
- Experience with SharePoint
- Experience in managing MS SQL databases is an asset
- Azure/AWS experience
- Experience with On-Prem to Cloud services migrations