System Administrator

**Location**: Multimatic Ride Dynamics, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

**Position Overview**:
Multimatic Ride Dynamics (MRD) is one of the newest of Multimatic’s North American divisions. Multimatic Ride Dynamics is looking for a System Administrator who will maintain and support all IT systems as per Multimatic Inc’s corporate standards.

**Plant Location**: Multimatic Ride Dynamics - 1100 Stackhouse Road, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8E4, Canadaa

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Quote, purchase, configure, and maintain all PC hardware/software as per Multimatic Inc’s hardware specifications.
- Maintain the physical network as required. This includes servers, printers, plotters, and switches, etc.
- Maintenance and support all Windows server platforms (Windows 2012 R2).
- Provide technical support for all desktop operating systems (i.e. Windows 7, 10).
- Maintenance and support of backup systems.
- Support of all telephone systems.
- Responsible to keep an accurate hardware & software inventory of all computer equipment.
- Manage and maintain software licences to ensure no interruptions are incurred due to licensing issues.
- Configure and maintain PC hardware as per INC’s hardware specifications.
- Maintenance and support of all label printers and scanner guns.
- Develop and present improvement in all areas of IT related to the divisional operations.
- Estimate, schedule and execute preventative maintenance programs for all equipment as per INC’s corporate standards.
- Actively participate in the design, development, and/or implementations of the latest technologies to improve productivity and stability as per corporate standards.
- Maintain the physical network as required.
- Ensure a near zero downtime environment.
- Facilitate the purchase and set-up of all company issued cell phones.
- Maintain and support IT budget for capex/opex.
- After hours/weekend work when required.
- Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
- Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
- Work in compliance and conform to Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Adopt and practice Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities

**Education and Experience**:

- At least 3 years working experience within an IT related environment as follows: - Microsoft - Active Directory, Windows Server 2012/2016 or above, Exchange 2013, Windows 7/10, Office, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, TEAMS, SharePoint Online). Hewlett Packard & CISCO - VMWare, Switches and Wireless Controllers and Access Points, Servers/Desktops/Laptops.
- Familiarity of the following technologies will be an asset: -Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL/My SQL Server, Avaya Telephony, JIRA ticketing system, Intermec/Motorola handheld scanners, Label Printers e.g., Intermec, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- College diploma or university degree in computer systems and engineering technology, information systems support, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Certification is an asset.
- Excellent working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and WAN/LAN technologies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors, etc.
- Must be a self-starter with an ability to work independently.

Multimatic is an equal opportunity employer.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.