IT System Administrator

Location: Ottawa Canada

In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

For decades Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today Canadas capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canadas best place to live 2017 by Macleans Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

IT Systems Administrator

Ottawa ON (Hybrid) Full-time

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for an IT Systems Administrator to join our Team in Ottawa ON. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing installing & maintaining various networks and environments in the integration lab and providing direct 1st and 2nd line support to various projects.

Essential Functions

• Support developer and R&D project requests providing end-user application support and coordinating with team leads about issues or risks.
• Install integrate and implement new applications and methodologies for stable software integration and repeatable testing.
• Manage labs inventory Active Directory environments and ensure ongoing data storage and disaster recovery operations.
• Administer and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls routers and switches ensuring adequate antivirus protection is in place.
• Conduct system performance testing and analyze investigate document and report on information security matters as needed.
• Produce detailed documentation (e.g. network design installation support) and recommend improvements for compute storage and network resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of IS/IT experience and a Bachelors degree or college diploma in Computer Science Computer Technology or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory MS Office Suites Group Policy Management ESXi configuration and TCP/IP protocols.
• Demonstrated problem-solving analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a willingness to learn.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills in English both written and verbal with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Windows Server and SharePoint administrator with strong skills in troubleshooting Windows and Linux server/client environments.
• Solid understanding of IS/IT infrastructure including networking security and hardware and hands-on experience using VCenter to create and manage environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell Python PHP and Batch with familiarity with Azure cloud solutions.

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 68000..00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery résumé matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions including candidate evaluation selection and disposition are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the Canadian Controlled Goods Program the Canadian Industrial Security Program the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.