Systems Administrator

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services teams work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

We are currently recruiting for a Systems Administrator who is energetic, detail oriented and highly organized to join our fast-paced IT team. This position will be responsible for administering aspects of the local area networks, backups, servers, support, and for analysis, design, maintenance and security with respect to all aspects of the Canada wide IT infrastructure.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

- Initial set-up and monitoring of network shared directories
- Assist with the implementation of standard processes and procedures to support Canada wide operations
- Recommend hardware and software upgrades and make recommendations regarding network growth, including preparing and conducting software deployment and update network utilities/software ensuring patches, files etc. are current
- Schedule all maintenance and ensure users are given suitable notice
- Update all infrastructure utilities/software ensuring patches, files etc. are current.
- Maintain and update infrastructure documentation for Firm systems
- Participate in and/or lead IT projects; assist in the managing of projects including, creation of project charters, scope and deliverables, estimation of effort, costs and resources, scheduling, and communications
- Provide 3rd level user support on a priority basis, including Service Desk and technical support services with other members of the IT team
- Participate in an On Call rotation for 24/7 infrastructure support
- Any other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Five year’s relevant experience with a college diploma in Computer Science
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines
- Ability to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary and stress in a business-like manner
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server OS’s, Netapp storage, Cisco Server hardware, VMware virtual environments, and Cisco network hardware
- Ability to handle confidential information and use good judgment
- Flexibility to provide after hours support is required. Travel to other offices and the data centre is a possibility

Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities.

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