I.t. Systems Administrator

Husky Technologies TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. Husky Technologies TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with - and be challenged by - a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation. Husky Technologies TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits. Husky Technologies TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - then we want you to join the Husky Technologies TM team JOB PURPOSE This role is a systems administrator that will join the global operations team as part of the larger IT organization. The systems administrator will be a contributor in day-to-day operations and improvement initiatives, providing in-depth technology expertise in support of Husky’s transformation and business strategy. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/Areas of Accountability: Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of computer systems. Participate in the design of those systems where possible. - Troubleshoot system errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues. - Implement monitoring and performance tuning for business-critical systems. Analyze and sustain capacity and performance requirements. - Develop expertise on business-critical systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, PLM, etc.). - Help upgrade systems with new releases and models. - Perform DBA tasks where needed. - Create and maintain documentation of new and existing systems. - Interface with multiple internal stakeholders including Architecture, Security, Development, Test, and Support teams. - Provide administration of the systems environment. - Act as Tier 3 technical support for relevant escalations from the service desk team. - Provide on-call support required for critical issues." CRITICAL CAPABILITIES Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (Linux considered a strong asset). - Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, DFSR, Group Policy. - Experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS and Office 365. - Experience with Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop. - Working knowledge of virtualization, MS Hyper-V or equivalent. - Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server administration, including installation & upgrade, backup & recovery, monitoring & optimizing, and security. - Experience with enterprise clustered & load balanced environments. - Experience working with Microsoft DW/BI design and modeling tools. - Experience with enterprise business systems (ERP, CRM, etc.) considered a strong asset. - Basic knowledge of hardware and networking, including LAN/vLAN/WAN technologies. - Experience with scripting and automation tools. - ITIL experience considered an asset. - Good analytical and problem-solving skills. - Able to prioritize and plan workloads in order to meet deadlines. - Ability to share knowledge with other team members and members of our tier 2 and service desk support teams. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Team player - comfortable interfacing with cross-functional groups with mínimal supervision. - Flexibility to deal with out of hours issues when needed." **REQUIREMENTS**: EDUCATION Computer Science Degree, or similar The following certifications considered an asset: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Microsoft administration, Linux administration Azure Solutions Architect Citrix Certified Professional EXPERIENCE5+ years of experience wit