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GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER

As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits!

PERMANENT VACANCY

One (1) Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 35 hours/week), Systems Engineer

START DATE:as soon as possible

LOCATION:Information and Communications Technology Services (ICT),Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Chesley

SUPERVISOR:Mike Savage, ICT Assistant Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Design and deployment of board servers, clusters, and storage

·Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of servers, storage, Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and DNS

·Data protection management, including backups and business continuity

·Integration with external services and applications, including credential management

·Configure, monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure to ensure smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling board objectives and processes

·Collaborate with management and department leaders to assess near- and long-term system needs

·Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system architecture, configuration, processes, roadmaps and service records

·Conduct research on system products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the computing industry

·Support specific applications, databases and systems

·SQL databases management, configuration and reporting

·Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments

·Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner

·Ability to create roadmaps/lifecycles for hardware and software

·Assist in designing and implementing data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, and access restrictions

·Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A three-year Community College Diploma in computer science or related area of study
• A minimum of five years previous work experience in a business information systems role

ASSETS:

·Experience with Azure Cloud services, and integration withon-premise services, applications, credential management, and security

·Expert in identity management, multi-factor authentication, and single sign-on

·Design, implement, and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure in an enterprise scaled, highly virtualized environment

·Proven experience with system capacity planning, security principles, and general system management best practices

·Plan and implement a highly available enterprise infrastructure (Hyper-V and SQL clusters and server recovery mechanisms)

·Strong networking skills (IPV4)

·Strong knowledge of security and firewalls

·Strong knowledge of backup strategies, server recovery, and business recovery processes

·Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 configuration and implementation

·Excellent knowledge of SharePoint sites, document libraries, and security

·Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives

·Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

·Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language

·Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

·Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

·Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

·Strong customer service orientation

·Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

·Must have own automobile and valid license to meet work expectations

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·Access to a reliablevehicle

·Eligible to work in Canada

·Criminal background check

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online using Apply to Education (ATE) athttps://bwdsb.simplication.com/.Applicants are asked to providea resume, cover letter, and three professional references (with written permission to contact) as well as proof of completed post secondary education and/or certifications that are relevant to this position.

All fees for the ATE application process are covered by the Bluewater District School Board.

Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

We thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants who will be moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

Equity

Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.