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Overview

Primary responsibility is to participate in planning, building, managing, monitoring and supporting infrastructure landscapes including OS, servers, storage, databases, backups, at on-premise remote server locations, following policies and processes that are compliant with industry standards (e.g. Information technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)). This role may also collaborate with other teams in infrastructure design during new solution implementations. This role will document infrastructure landscapes, assist with escalated incidents, and mentor other employees. Applies developed knowledge of technical skills, company policies and procedures, to complete a variety of difficult assignments/tasks. Works on assignments that are difficult in nature and requires problem solving skills and independent judgement with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Data backup management and support
• ESX, Windows, and virtual environment management and support
• Active Directory management & Support
• Storage Area Network management and support
• Operations Maintenance - Perform routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with business representatives, Architects, process area Business Relationship, Application Support Leads, Business Services for portfolio related strategic planning, status, architecture and integration activities
• Monitoring system performance to be proactive to possible system failures
• Microsoft related services management and support (DHCP, DNS, DFS, etc...).
• Infrastructure security
• Other duties as assigned
• Product Installation - Perform routine installations, configurations per standard protocols. Assemble and integrate system/products
• Resolve procedural, operational, and technical problems
• Interact with other Holcim Group companies to leverage and develop Holcim “Best Practices” for technologies supporting portfolio applications
• Incident Management - Monitor systems and identify performance issues reactively. Follows standard protocols for troubleshooting standard incidents. Verify system/product operations. Works within strict time scales and elevates incidents within defined time windows.
• Monitors and manages backup/restore and disaster recovery plans

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma/GED
• Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's/University Degree
• Travel Requirements: Travel less than 15%
• Work Experience: 3-5 years
• Preferred field of study: Computer Science/Information Systems

Additional Requirements

• Licences/Certifications: VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and/or Google Sheets

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be available to work on an on-call basis as scheduled by management
• Familiar with Citrix solutions, DHCP, DNS, DFS and NTP, High Availability, and tape backup solutions
• Backup/restore experience
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with Storage Area Networks, Microsoft services (AD, DHCP, DNS, etc…),
• Able to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Familiar with network architecture and infrastructure security
• Must be available 24x7 to respond to critical incidents or business impacting project deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with VMware ESX and Windows Operating Systems, Virtual environments

Critical Competencies

• Adapts & Learns - Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks; accepts feedback, learning from experience; adapts to the situation.
• Analysis and Problem solving – Analyses issues and problems to make sound decisions on daily activities.
• Energize People
• Communication – Listens and shares information clearly and concisely to maintain an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly.
• Think the Business
• Deliver Results
• Fosters Teamwork & Collaboration – Fosters collaboration to accomplish the unit goals.
• Customer Focus – Meets customer needs with reliable responsiveness.
• Cultivates Relationships & Networks - Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with others in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Identifies Hazards & Controls Risk – Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented.
• Manages Execution - Ensures that work is completed to achieve the goals efficiently, effectively and according to Group standards
• Licence to Lead
• Acts as a Role Model
• Supports Action, Change & Innovation – Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Establishes Trust & Confidence - Shows consistency between words and actions, following through on commitments; accepts responsibility for own performance, not undermining others, but acting fairly, truthfully and consistently with Holcim policies.

Level Of Autonomy/Authority

• Discretionary authority: Infrequently
• Supervision: Infrequently
• How often is this position given:
• Instruction: Infrequently
• Authority over others: Seldom

Physical Demands

• Talk or hear Over 60%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Under 30%
• Stand 30% to 60%
• Reach with hands and arms Under 30%
• Climb or balance None
• Amount of time
• Sit 30% to 60%
• Taste or smell None
• Use hands to finger, handel, or feel Under 30%
• Walk 30% to 60%

Mental Demands

• Amount of Time
• Processing complex verbal & written instructions 30% - 60%
• Perform calculations Under 30%
• Reasoning and analysing 30% - 60&
• Conflict/difficult situations 30% - 60%
• Time pressure 30% - 60%
• Coordination of others 30% - 60%
• Concentration & attention: Over 60%
• Working alone in isolation None
• Decision making 30% - 60%

Work Environment

• Outdoor weather conditions Under 30%
• Work near moving mechanical parts Under 30%
• Amount of Time
• Extreme heat (non-weather) for periods of time None
• Extreme cold (non weather) for periods of time None
• Exposed to hazards (heights, electricity, chemicals, explosives) Under 30%
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) None
• Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, gases, dust, poor ventilation) Under 30%

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.