System Administrator

6 days ago

Whitby, Canada Stack IT Full time

**responsibilities**:

- Responsible for day-to-day server management and support
- Assists with server configurations, upgrades, and migrations
- Troubleshoots server issues and provides support to other teams
- Participates in the planning and execution of server upgrades and migrations
- Works closely with the L3 Systems Administrator to resolve more complex server issues
- Implements basic automation tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
- Performs daily backups using Veeam or Acronis and ensures that backups are complete and recoverable

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in server administration
- Strong experience in Linux and Windows Server administration
- Knowledge of server security policies and procedures
- Familiarity with Veeam or Acronis backup software
- Ability to implement basic automation tasks

**Technical Qualifications**:

- Knowledgeable about server security policies and procedures, and should have the ability to secure servers, including firewalls, network security, and data protection.
- Familiar with using Veeam or Acronis backup software to create, manage, and restore backups.
- Has the ability to implement basic automation tasks using tools such as PowerShell, bash, or scripts.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot issues, find solutions, and resolve problems.
- Experience in coaching, guiding, and providing support to junior team members

**Soft Skills**:

- Communication: ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including other IT professionals, business users, and management.
- Problem-solving: the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical problems.
- Adaptability: able to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly in a constantly evolving landscape.
- Team Player: can work effectively with others and across teams, in order to achieve common goals.
- Attention to detail: pays close attention to details, as even small mistakes can result in serious problems.
- Time management: prioritizes and manages their time effectively in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Organizational skills: highly organized in order to manage complex systems and ensure that everything is running smoothly.
- Initiative: proactive and take the initiative to identify and resolve problems before they become major issues.
- Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1)
- CompTIA Linux+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
- Acronis Certified Engineer (ACE)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- system administration: 8 years (required)
- DHCP: 6 years (preferred)
- Linux: 5 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Windows Server: 6 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CompTIA Linux+ (preferred)
- VMCE (required)
- Azure (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitby, ON

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