Network & Systems Administrator
On behalf of our client in the Consulting Sector, PROCOM is looking for a Network & Systems Administrator.
Network & Systems Administrator – Job Description
Oversee all enterprise network infrastructure, including all WAN, LAN, wireless, Cloud, and data center networking
Maintains network and systems security controls, including encryption and authentication standards, access controls, anti-malware services, and updating critical services and equipment with recent and secure versions of software
Direct Microsoft and VMWare based virtualization infrastructure, including management of compute / storage / networking resources, high availability configurations such as fail-over, clustering, and server provisioning
Manage physical data center and Cloud resources, including servers, chassis, cabling, and network equipment
Maintains other critical infrastructure services, including active directory services, DNS, file services, and backups
Maintains corporate communications infrastructure for services such as email, telephony, and video conferencing
Maintains servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings
Implement and manage disaster recovery and back-up
Works with IT Support Specialists to ensure timely and proper resolution of service desk incidents / problems that require escalation, and provides technical expertise to other IT staff
Perform "DR" disaster recovery rehearsals
Create technical support documentation for systems and applications
Provides analysis and root cause resolution of network and system infrastructure problems and outages
Administer Active Directory and VPN
Administer Telephony system
Perform test restores from back ups
Coordinate with IT Help Desk for proper onboarding and offboarding of employee's access to WCP systems including user's Windows accounts, e-mail, and distribution list accuracy
Work with other staff on special projects to help assure success
Updates job knowledge by participating in ongoing educational opportunities
Provides on-call support for all areas of responsibility
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Occasional requirement of weekend, on-call work
Network & Systems Administrator – Mandatory Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Processing or equivalent work experience in a computer operations or computer networking position
5+ years' experience in network and system infrastructure administration in a medium-size business environment
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting virtualized infrastructure based on Hyper-V and VMWare
Experience with IP based phone systems & CCTV systems
Experience maintaining enterprise grade SAN and NAS (NFS / CIFS / ISCSI) storage technologies
Experience in administration of firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, and network cabling
Experience configuring and supporting current versions of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SQL Server, and Exchange
Qualification or study towards qualification as MCSE, CISSP, CCNA, CCNP also a plus
Expertise and experience administering Office 365, Azure, Meraki / Cisco, Ubuntu / Linux, and Veeam backups
Expertise setting up and administering wireless networks
Proficiency with scripting languages
Demonstrated expertise of Cisco and Cisco Meraki Networking technologies
Demonstrated expertise of TCP / IP communications protocols and subnetting
Demonstrated knowledge of IP address nomenclature, protocols and routing
Demonstrated aptitude or certifications with Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 365
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives
The ability to communicate technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical employees
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong analytical, questioning, organizational and problem-solving skills
Understands hardware and software system terminologies
Understands On-Prem and Cloud based technologies
Excellent understanding of computer hardware, including printers, scanners, smart phones, and other peripherals
Excellent knowledge of networking principles, virtualization, operating systems, and security
Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities
Familiarity with server management and monitoring tools
Ability to quickly learn new and rapidly changing technologies
Possess Project Management skills
Dependable and ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Ability to create and edit network drawings
Ability to manage and automate infrastructure via PowerShell or other languages
Familiar with remote assistance software
Network & Systems Administrator - Nice to Have Skills
Current infrastructure, network, or security certification preferred
Experience using or administering an IBM System-I (AS400) a plus
Network & Systems Administrator - Assignment Start Date
ASAP – 3 months to start
Network & Systems Administrator - Assignment Location
Toronto, ON – Work Remotely