Senior Systems Administrator Jobs

Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Reports to: Director of IT

Based at: Mucci International Marketing Inc., Kingsville, ON

Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5-days a week; after hours and weekends depending on workload and priorities.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Serves as a technical expert in the area of administration for operating systems and applications.
• Reviews and approves department Project Plans and Statement of Work.
• Mentor/cross train team members on existing and new technologies
• Rotating after hours On-call Support
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the availability of all hardware and applications, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled backups
• Perform administration of domain user accounts, application accounts and permissions.
• Member of a project team regarding implementation of technology solutions for business needs.
• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations
• Demonstrates technical leadership by creating the processes that other people can follow, thereby enabling delegation and multiplying their effectiveness.
• Reviews and approves IT Policies and SOP’s. Define and document best practices and IT documentation.
• Oversee and advise on the computer system operations in an organization.
• Implementation of software upgrades; including operating systems, production software upgrades and other enhancements as required
• Assist in the documentation of systems and procedures.
• Plans ahead for necessary hardware or software upgrades to support system growth
• Coordinate with vendors in regard to hardware/software deployments and infrastructure changes
• Assist with tickets outlining user support requests and work as an escalation point for I.T. related issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience as a Server Admin with Microsoft Products (Windows Server, Exchange)
• Experience with Vmware, Citrix and Veeam an asset.
• Post-Secondary degree in Computer Science or equivalent field of study. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg/30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: this description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci Farms welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci Farms is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.