Senior Infrastructure Integration Specialist

We are seeking an Infrastructure Integration Specialist to provide expert-level technical guidance and operational support for complex network and security environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure systems. You will lead troubleshooting efforts for high-consequence business systems, manage new deployments and ensure strict adherence to ISO 27001 standards and ITIL service management processes.

Pay Rate: $481.47- $518.29/Diem

Advantages
- High-Level Tech Stack: Work with a diverse array of enterprise tools, from Check Point firewalls to Citrix NetScaler and EMC SAN storage.

- Strategic Impact: Influence the long-term sustainment and improvement of critical infrastructure that supports provincial initiatives.

- Security Leadership: Play a key role in maintaining ISO 27001 certification and implementing industry-leading security best practices.

- Dynamic Scope: Balance expert troubleshooting with project management, vendor relations, and high-level architectural advisory.

Responsibilities
- Technical Advisory: Provide expert advice to management on the technical impacts of proposed enhancements across infrastructure, networks, and databases.

- Security & Compliance: Ensure all environments comply with ISO 27001 and Privacy guidelines; manage regular patch maintenance and security policies.

- Network Administration: Build and support Check Point FireWall-1/VPN-1, Cisco routing/switching (physical and virtual), and Citrix NetScaler environments.

- Expert Troubleshooting: Lead root cause analysis for complex issues involving Microsoft Active Directory, VMware ESXi, EMC SAN, and Citrix XenApp.

- Systems Monitoring: Utilize tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, and Hyperic to ensure high availability and proactive incident response.

- Service Management: Oversee Change, Incident, and Problem Management processes, including the creation of change impact assessments and run books.

- Operational Readiness: Support disaster recovery planning, regular system backups, and provide after-hours implementation support as required.

Qualifications
- Core Infrastructure: 10+ years of experience building and maintaining network and security infrastructure.

- Security Mastery: Hands-on experience with McAfee security solutions (AV, HIPS, NIPS) and Geofencing technologies.

- Virtualization & Cloud: Deep proficiency with VMware products (vSphere, ESXi) and experience working with external hosting providers.

- Systems Expertise: Expert knowledge of Windows Server environments and Cisco VOIP solution components.

- Process Excellence: 2+ years of experience with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change) and Project Management accountabilities.

- Leadership: Proven ability to mentor system, network, and database administrators while managing vendor relationships.

Summary
If you're interested in the Infrastructure Integration Specialist role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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