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Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking a Network & Systems Specialist to join our team.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, we are a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK, our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

Fact we are very proud of - we are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Repair and recover from system or software failures
• Participate in corporate IT projects and teamwork with both regional and HQ IT colleagues
• Create and maintain documentation for all infrastructure technology
• Diagnose and troubleshoot network, hardware and software issues
• Execute network security measures to protect data, software and hardware, and educate employees on risks and precautions
• Exemplify the company’s PSI’s, work ethic and commitment to service excellence in all activities and in interactions with other departments
• Assist ERP team - copy databases, create users
• Provide support for data management, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Ensure licensing compliance
• Interface with external vendors/contractors
• Provide internal and external customers with timely technical support and guidance
• Other duties as required.
• Investigate and troubleshoot issues
• Coordinate and participate in managing the enterprise directory services and integration of new acquisitions
• Perform application upgrades and testing
• Assist in design and security features of server room
• Monitor servers and applications for stability and take proactive measures to prevent issues
• Maintain network and system security (On-call when needed)
• Install, configure, and maintain server hardware, software, and infrastructure services in accordance with best practices

Experience And Technical Skills

• Post-Secondary Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• VMware Horizon and HP Thin Clients
• Design and implementation of IT Infrastructure systems for new and existing sites
• Microsoft SCCM
• Knowledge of Firewall Management
• Knowledge of Virtualization Environments, Microsoft Environments, Active Directory and Windows Server
• SonicWALL NSA series
• Dell and Cisco Switches, VLAN configuration and troubleshooting
• VMware VCenter 7
• Windows systems operations and administration, active directory, DNS, DHCP
• Veeam backup solutions
• Network protocols and technologies, data communication fundamentals and operation
• Meraki Access Points and MX
• Bitdefender Gravity Zone antivirus
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Network Protocols
• Experience on Azure and O365
• Mobile device management tools
• Minimum five years related system and network administration experience

Nice To Have

• - UNIX Based Systems
• - Programming Skills
• - Cisco certified
• - Monitoring systems – Auvik
• - Storage Systems - DELL Unity and Compellent
• - AWS – EC2, S3, IAM, Cloudwatch, etc.
• - Relational Databases (Microsoft SQL, MYSQL)
• - Oracle

Key Professional Attributes

• Manage competing priorities
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
• High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines
• Understand the significance of quality control and disciplined processes
• Excellent conflict resolutions skills
• Work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Possess strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints

Our Benefits

• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
• Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement
• A competitive matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by David and his amazing Team. Scrumptious weekly lunch menu and items made to order throughout the day.
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan
• Annual performance review
• Casual business dress
• Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards
• Safe, professional work environment
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus
• Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university

Jenoptik Barrie is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.