Network/System Administrator Jobs

The Network System Administrator will plan, design, develop, and launch systems to support core organizational functions and business processes. This position is responsible for generating and compiling reports with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues. As a crucial member of the IT Team, the Network System Administrator will interact with all areas of the business, provide excellent customer service with a positive and professional attitude, and be a strong team player.

To apply for this position, you must be able to attend an in-person interview and work daily from the Edmonton, AB office.

Responsibilities

• Create system design proposals
• Provide continuous improvement recommendations
• Create systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers
• Performs all critical data backups, secures data, and performs routine system audits
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems and other post-implementation support
• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in various systems across the organization
• Provide orientation and training to end-users for all modified and new systems
• Installs, configures and maintains IPS/IDS, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Malware, etc., for maximum internal network protection.
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in implementing decisions
• Maintain a consistently high level of customer satisfaction
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems
• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly
• Installs, configures, tests and maintains servers, SAN, and related networking equipment

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong knowledge of patching methodologies and the ability to create new methods as required
• Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)
• Strong oral and written communications skills and excellent customer service skills
• Can-do attitude with a team-based approach
• Expertise in supporting applications and systems, including hardware and software
• Knowledge of Client-Server, Web-based and Office365, Azure, IaaS, and SaaS applications
• Ability to take ownership and lead department processes to support business growth
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of training theory and practices demonstrated by an ability to develop and deliver technical training and user documentation.
• Desire to expand knowledge and skills to support ongoing learning
• Skill in promptly detecting, analyzing and resolving computer software and network problems

Qualifications

• Experience with networking, routing, switching, Firewalls, VPN, LAN, WAN, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Five5 years of IS-related experience in HPe Switching, Microsoft PowerBI/Apps, Microsoft Azure services, IaaS and PaaS, SQL Development, and system integration
• Strong knowledge of the following Infrastructure components: Telephony (Polycom), Servers (Cisco UCS), Storage (Synology), Network (HPe), Security and Client
• Knowledge in the administration and use of the following: Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, Windows 10\11, VMware, and Exchange Online
• Minimum ITIL Foundation v3 Certification, additional ITIL certifications are considered an asset
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or related discipline or equivalence in experience and education
• Knowledge of Layer 2 and 3 network infrastructure

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Employee assistance program
• Competitive salary and compressive benefits package
• Opportunity for growth