Windows Server Administrator Jobs

Position : Windows Server Admin

Location : Toronto ON Canada

Type : Contract

Overview

·Responsible for architecting, designing, planning, and implementing mission-critical enterprise systems.

·Ensures optimal performance is maintained for all enterprise systems.

·Recommends the redesign and configuration of operating systems and system applications.

·Investigates and analyzes the feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications.

·Identifies methods, and solutions, and provides project leadership and management to provide a high level of service to the customers of the department.

·Provides guidance and direction to members of the Operations team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·Architect enterprise infrastructure to support corporate applications in an always-on environment with a focus on scalability, reliability, and manageability.

·Serve as a subject matter expert concerning the configuration and operation of enterprise data center infrastructure

·Develop new system and application implementation plans including ensuring technical staff are properly trained on how to use new systems.

·Work with other corporate teams to implement new enterprise systems, locations, and applications.

·Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct errors.This includes leading problem-solving efforts that involve outside vendors and other technical personnel or companies.

·Manage the data center infrastructure including hardware, software, and ancillary equipment such as HVAC, UPS, and fire protection.

·Stay current with technological advances and recommend how Mark Anthony can take advantage of new technology.

·Other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Experience, Skills, Qualifications, and Other Requirements

·Minimum 4 years of post-secondary technical training. (Degree preferred).

·Minimum 8 years experience as a systems administrator

·Advanced knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment.

·Ability to install, configure and maintain enterprise servers, networks, and related hardware and software.

·Advanced ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems.

·Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

·Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

·Ability to provide technical training to end users.

·Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.

·Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills

·Significant experience with Windows Server, HPUX, VMware ESXi vSphere

·Experience with backup systems

·Experience with networking systems

·Experience monitoring systems

·Involved in projects that affect the corporate network (enterprise system upgrades or installations, modifications to existing corporate policies).

·Required to travel to provide support for systems at remote office locations.Priorities are continually changing, so need to be able to quickly change focus.

Personal Characteristics

·Possesses a “can do” attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus.

·Able to work independently and “roll up your sleeves” to make things happen.

·High-intensity team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity, dynamic environment.

·Constantly questions the way things are done constructively and thrives on change that improves results.

·Open (no agendas), honest and trustworthy.

·Results-oriented individual with a desire to manage change through to fruition.

·Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units, and geographies – a strong background in a matrix organization is beneficial.

·Effective business systems thinker and a good understanding of business process knowledge.

·Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others in a diverse environment.

·Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time.

·Strong stakeholder management focus.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient with personal computers and business applications