Senior Systems Administrator, Servers

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time
Job Description:The Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure, provides technical expertise in executing and developing business centric infrastructure solutions for College wide and internal IT projects. In support of day-to-day operations, this position collaborates with IT teams to evaluate, install and maintain infrastructure systems that may include data and telecommunication networks, business applications, cloud integrations, hosted and cloud environments, etc. Additionally, this position provides third level technical support to end-users, internal IT groups and performs other related duties or projects as assigned.

This individual reports to the IT Infrastructure Manager and is coordinated by the Infrastructure Lead to execute projects and IT initiatives. This position provides coaching and mentorship to junior IT members and works collegially with cross-functional groups and external consultants. In the senior technical role, this individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure service provisioning and maintenance is consistent with College goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.Qualifications Required:Education & Experience:
  • Two (2) year diploma in computer systems technology, computing studies, or equivalent technology diploma.
  • Completion of recognized industry certification(s) with emphasis in the following areas:
    • Server/storage technologies (e.g., Microsoft on premise and cloud Administrator certification or Role-based Certification, VMWare, Linux, Citrix, etc.)
    • Network administration and security systems design and administration (e.g.  Juniper Network, Palo Alto Network, Citrix Load Balancer, Cisco Wireless, etc.)   
  • IT project management and ITIL certifications an asset (e.g., PMI’s CAPM).
  • Over six (6) years of recent related experience in systems/network administration (on-premise, hybrid and cloud solutions) and security system design.
  • Two (2) years of experience providing third tier advanced level support in an organization with established ITIL practice and modern IT Service Management practice.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • Experience as the subject matter expert implementing various IT enterprise class projects utilizing project management principles, techniques, and methods.
  • Expert knowledge of network management tools and techniques with training and experience in Ethernet switching, routing, TCP/IP, wireless standards, firewalls, IDS, and network load balancers
  • Expert knowledge of security assessment and practices in a variety of platforms, firewalls, intrusion testing, attack mechanisms/associated tools and virtual private networks.
  • Knowledge and system/network administrator level experience of server and desktop virtualization technologies, cloud technologies, storage, VMWare, Microsoft Windows Servers, Linux, desktop OS platforms and thin clients.
  • Knowledge and system/network administrator level experience with integrating on premise systems/infrastructure with cloud systems/infrastructure and deploying cloud infrastructure.
  • Knowledge and system/network administrator level experience designing, planning and deploying high availability/fault tolerant infrastructure and systems for business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Experience in providing advanced troubleshooting, creating builds, and configuring servers; handling the day-to-day management of the server operating system, directory services, essential business platforms and identity management systems.
  • Working knowledge of the techniques, procedures and standards of computer programming, with training and experience in Java or C++; experience in scripting languages such as Powershell, Python and Unix shell scripts.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to respond to urgent situations appropriately to minimize business impacts and work under stress.
  • Ability to map business requirements to technical requirements
  • Ability to coach junior staff for a high performing team
  • Attention to details
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally and in writing); including ability to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize workload, and manage time to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, other employees, students and service vendors.
  • Ability to understand and maintain knowledge of industry trends and standards.
  • Ability to write technical and user support documentation.
  • Ability to run training for and presentation to small group of technical or user audience.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to perform duties within established policies, practices and standards.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to safely lift and carry various computer related equipment exceeding 10 kg.
  • Ability to work in environments with minor conditions such as noise, dust and cold.
Hours & Days of Work: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

  • Senior Systems Administration Lead

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administration LeadAt PHSA, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administration Lead to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of our enterprise server infrastructure and related systems.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Senior Systems Administration Lead

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administration LeadAt PHSA, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administration Lead to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of our enterprise server infrastructure and related systems.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Linux System Administrator

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Netskrt Systems Inc. Full time

    Our Netskrt Infrastructure Team is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator that is dedicated to delivering best of breed systems; built on high performance and hardened security, = achieved through virtualization, automation and orchestration. Netskrt’s eCDN managed service is comprised of three major components: intelligent content collection, staging...

  • Senior Systems Administration Lead

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administration LeadAt PHSA, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administration Lead to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of our enterprise server infrastructure and related systems.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Senior Systems Administration Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administration LeadAt PHSA, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administration Lead to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of our enterprise server infrastructure and related systems.Key Responsibilities:Provide...

  • Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Langara College Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator, ServersThe Senior Systems Administrator, Servers, is a key member of the IT Infrastructure team at Langara College. This role provides technical expertise in executing and developing business-centric infrastructure solutions for College-wide and internal IT projects.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate, install, and maintain...

  • Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Langara College Full time

    Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator, ServersThe Senior Systems Administrator, Servers, is a key member of the IT Infrastructure team at Langara College. This role provides technical expertise in executing and developing business-centric infrastructure solutions for College-wide and internal IT projects.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate, install, and maintain...

  • IT Systems Administrator

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Canucks Sports & Entertainment Full time

    **Position**:IT Systems Administrator **Department**:Information Technology **Reports to**:Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure ***: The IT Systems Administrator is focused on technology infrastructure management relating to server administration, including Active Directory administration, storage, VOIP, and backup support, with the aim of providing a stable...

  • Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    vancouver, Canada S.i. Systems Full time

    S.i. Systems client is looking for an Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator & Support Lead to support new and existing OpenText operations and initiativesInitially a 12-months contract with an option to extend for two additional one (1) year periods. 36.25 hrs/week. 2 days/week

  • Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada S.i. Systèmes Full time

    Job Title: Intermediate OpenText Content Server System AdministratorJob Summary:S.i. Systèmes is seeking an experienced Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator & Support Lead to provide support for new and existing OpenText operations and initiatives.Key Responsibilities:* Provide on-premise OpenText Content Server and associated modules...

  • Senior Systems Administration Team Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Systems Administration Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of BC Children's Research's enterprise server infrastructure and related systems. This includes all file, print, application, web, messaging and database systems, as well as core infrastructure applications and functions such as networking...

  • Senior Systems Administration Team Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Systems Administration Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of BC Children's Research's enterprise server infrastructure and related systems. This includes all file, print, application, web, messaging and database systems, as well as core infrastructure applications and functions such as networking...

  • Senior Windows Systems Administrator

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada T-Net British Columbia Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join our team at Global Relay.About the RoleThis is a key member of our Operations team, working closely with other System Administrators, Desktop, Security, and Cyber Security Operations Center teams.The Senior Windows Administrator is responsible for designing, managing,...

  • Senior Systems Administration Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Systems Administration Lead will provide leadership and direction to a team in a distributed and centralized computing environment. The role is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of BC Children's Research's enterprise server infrastructure and related systems.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership, guidance,...

  • Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, B6B, British Columbia, Canada S.i. Systems Full time

    S.i. Systems client is looking for an Intermediate OpenText Content Server System Administrator & Support Lead to support new and existing OpenText operations and initiativesInitially a 12-months contract with an option to extend for two additional one (1) year periods. 36.25 hrs/week. 2 days/week on-site in Burnaby.Must Haves:3-5 years of experience working...

  • Systems Administrator

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Maximizer Services Inc Full time

    At Maximizer, we strongly believe that the success of a company depends entirely on its people. We seek self-motivated team players who appreciate a performance-driven work environment rooted in creativity, professional development, integrity, and open communication. We are seeking a results-oriented **Systems Administrator** who is driven to succeed and...

  • Senior Systems Architect

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

    Job Summary: Who We Are Industrial Light & Magic, a renowned visual effects and animation company, seeks a skilled Senior Systems Architect to join our team. Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM has been at the forefront of cinematic innovation, crafting iconic moments in motion picture history.We're looking for an expert who can design, build, and advance...

  • Systems Administrator

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Manning Elliott Full time

    **Status**: - Permanent, Full-Time **Reports To**: - IT Director **Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes**: - Minimum 3 years in infrastructure support roles working with: - o Microsoft servers, Active Directory, Group Policies, SQL, PowerShell- o Azure, Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft Endpoint Defender, Office 365- o VMware, vMotion,...

  • Senior System Architect

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Azad Technology Partners Full time

    Job Title: Senior System ArchitectAzad Technology Partners is seeking a highly skilled Senior System Architect to join our team. As a key member of our architecture team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex systems that meet the needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements...

  • Senior System Architect

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Azad Technology Partners Full time

    Job Title: Senior System ArchitectAzad Technology Partners is seeking a highly skilled Senior System Architect to join our team. As a key member of our architecture team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex systems that meet the needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements...