Lead Systems Administrator - Jobs in Burnaby, BC

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Union/Affiliation:Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)Pay range:$87,505.00 to $104,493.00 annuallySFU Department Descr:IT Services - Servers and StoragePosition Grade:12# of openings:1Biweekly Hours:72Serving students, staff, faculty and our wider community across all three campuses, the VPFA (Vice President Finance and Administration) leads and develops foundational support services to help achieve SFU’s academic, research and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU’s day-to-day operational and administrative needs through the work of Ancillary Services; Facilities Services; Finance; IT Services; and Safety & Risk Services. We collaboratively, respectfully and inclusively engage and work with our community partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our over 600 staff.SFU IT Services empowers the university to thrive and innovate through the effective use of data and technology, and is focused on improving the digital experience for our students, faculty, researchers and staff. Join our growing team as we build new solutions and services to support SFU’s academic and research mission.The Lead Systems Administrator is responsible for taking a lead role in the planning, development, implementation, deployment and support of the Red Hat Linux infrastructure, whether physical, virtual, or cloud-based. Additionally, the individual in this position will provide monitoring, maintenance and support of the RedHat infrastructure management platforms along with providing input on ways to improve stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment. The role serves as a functional and technical expert; and provides technical mentorship and guidance to the team. Acting as a subject matter expert and point of contact for external vendors, the Lead Systems Administrator is responsible for optimizing the quality of the servers architecture, as well as providing innovative solutions on custom development to meet the universitys functional and technical requirements.Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Fluent with programming languages (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, bash).
• Expert knowledge and practical experience with VMWare and Linux virtualization technologies.
• Expert knowledge of RedHat Ansible Automation and RedHat Satellite infrastructure management platforms and related products and technologies.
• Good understanding of a VM lifecycle in a Cloud environment.
• Demonstrated skill in capacity planning, problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, layout, configuring and maintaining complex infrastructure environments in Linux and/or Windows
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, and mentorship skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values for Simon Fraser University. SFU encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.There is an Identified Departmental Candidate.Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.Quick Apply

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