IT Infrastructure Server/Network Technician

IT Infrastructure Server/Network Technician

Job Description

Pay rate will be $-/hr

Contract role- 1 year

Starting ASAP – hours per week

CGP clearance is required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Main responsibility will be executing initiatives to deliver new or harden existing IT infrastructure to meet all security & compliance requirements of NIST SP -, CMMC Level 3 or clients security standards (MSRs).
• This incumbent will be responsible for ensuring required security changes are applied to physical IT infrastructure based on the security rules defined by the clients LS Security team.
• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing all aspects of IS infrastructure required to support Local projects as assigned to support North American activities. They will work with other IS groups to industrialize proven technology which includes, building servers, building/modifying networks, installing applications to meet the business needs or project specific deliverables.
• The incumbent will act as the IS Infrastructure technical resource for IS related projects as assigned by IS Management. The Incumbent will also be responsible for the IS administration of several IT systems & must have the ability to deliver solutions/projects in a complex IT environment.

Participate in IT Infrastructure Projects

• Responsible for implementing infrastructure needed to deploy new industrial technologies.
• Responsible for executing planned activities to implement new infrastructure to support a new or existing technology
• Responsible for preparing all required technical architecture documentation, network diagrams, information flow diagrams, security sheets, change controls, DRP Documents, trainings or hand-over documentation to support the project transition into production.

Build Server/Desktop and Network Infrastructure:

• Building physical rack servers.
• Installing, configuring, maintaining and monitoring Windows 6/9/2 Enterprise servers
• Creating VMWare servers including build of OS and services for Windows, Linux, SharePoint, SQL, WSUS, Middleware, etc.
• Provisioning storage and backup configurations for servers.
• Ensuring all logging, auditing and event management is configured correctly according to security protocols.
• Implementing/Configuring new network/Wi-Fi infrastructure (Cisco) to support new initiatives.
• Implementing/Configuring new network flows on enterprise Firewalls.
• Ensuring compliance to all security regulations or standards during builds.
• Server Migration from VMWARE (on-prem infrastructure) to AWS Cloud
• Provisioning infrastructure/platforms/solutions in the cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
• Support/Administrative: Act as L2 support for IS infrastructure/Systems/Platforms Diagnosing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and providing resolution to complex problems of physical servers, networks, wireless or security systems. Work with IS lead to resolve failure of physical servers, network devices and appliances, and recommending improvements to avoid re-occurrence of the same problem. Support administration of Unix/Linux systems such as Suse Linux Enterprise, HP-UX, IBM-AIX Implementing software OS and firmware updates. Developing PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive daily administrations tasks and customized scripts for resolving incidents and problems to prevent recurrence Developing Operational Documentation to ensure the "Run" of the solution including identification of L1 activities to be managed by the service desk Excellent problem-solving skills. Experience in various IT/IS disciplines, technologies, and platforms (Infrastructure Networking, firewalls, communication protocols, databases and mobility). Working knowledge of VMWare, Citrix and various Windows Server Operating systems Experience with Monitoring tool solutions (Nagios, Nessus, etc.) Excellent communication skills. Innovative mindset and persistence. Decision making skills. Planning and organization Analytical Skills. Customer service and continuous improvement mindset. Technical Writing Skills. (Specifically related to IS projects) Teamwork Ability to concurrently manage a diverse list of items. Able to collect and translate business requirements. Flexibility, ability to change focus and adopt to changing corporate priorities. Time Management skills Ability to deliver Solutions/Projects in a complex IT Environment Experience leading projects Successful candidate will be responsible to meet strict deadlines as communicated by the IT Infrastructure Team Lead/Infrastructure PM.

  Education & Certifications:

  University degree or College diploma, preferred in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering MCSA (Server and core infrastructure) and Cisco CCNA certification or working towards it. MCTS certifications or working towards it is an asset. Good working knowledge of Windows 6/9/2. Good working knowledge of networking concepts including an understanding of TCPIP and the OSI networking model. Must be able to meet Services Canada CGR requirement to a NATO level clearance.

  Specialized Knowledge:
  Specialized knowledge in networking and computer hardware listed below would be an asset:
  - Cisco Routers and Switches
  - Cisco Wifi Infrastructures
  - Polycom video conference solutions
  - WAN, SDWAN, LAN
  - Mcafee/Palo-Alto Firewalls - Enterprise level
  - SQL Clustered servers/Oracle ESX servers.
  - VMware Clusters/Dell Clusters, iDRAC
  - UNIX/Linux Operating systems
  - MS PowerShell Scripting knowledge.
  - Experience with provisioning infrastructure/platforms/Solutions in the cloud (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) on either AWS or platforms

  If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for to be successful in this role, please apply online or email your resume to Irena Shema at

  We are an equal opportunity Employer.